Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam
The primary purpose of Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 16 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Concho County;concho Swcd (local government). It impounds the Reubes Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,874 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,590 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/07/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| River/Stream | Reubes Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.12316, -99.60655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,874 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CONCHO COUNTY;CONCHO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01614 |
| Federal ID | TX01614 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |