Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam is an earth dam located in Concho County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 17 Dam
The primary purpose of Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 17 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 South Brady Creek.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 4,208 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 76 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13,511 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 03/12/2020.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Concho |
| River/Stream | South Brady Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.14948, -99.60269 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,208 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,511 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,511 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 76 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 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 | 03/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01677 |
| Federal ID | TX01677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |