Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Quick Facts

Location: Brown, Texas
Coordinates: 31.677849, -99.009583
River: Willis Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1973
Dam Height: 83 ft (25 m)
Dam Length: 1,930 ft (588 m)
Dam Capacity: 7,620 acre-ft (9,399 Ml)
Share Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam:

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Map

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Information

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 1 miles from Brownwood, Brown, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Willis Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond and Irrigation benefits.

The dam was designed by USDA NRCS and commissioned in 1973 and is currently owned by BROWN COUNTY;PECAN BAYOU SWCD.

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Structure

The Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is approximately 1,930 feet (588 m) long, 83 feet (25 m) high and has a structural volume of 512,090 cubic yards (391,521 cubic metres).

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 158 acre-ft (195 Ml) and maximum capacity of 7,620 acre-ft (9,399 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 23 acres (9 ha) and the total catchment area is 9 square miles (23 square kilometres).

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Spillway

The dam has a 252.5 feet (77 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 25339 cubic feet per second (718 cubic metres per second).

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam
Brown, Texas
Height (ft)
83
Length (Ft)
1,930
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
7,620
Drainage Area (sq miles)
9
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:15
Sunrise 06:56
Sunset 17:42
Temperature (°F) 60
Feels Like (°F) 59
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1015
Humidity (%) 60
Wind Speed (mph) 10
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 51 77 72 1012 29 14 27 ESE 0 - clear sky
Thu 58 69 65 1016 84 18 38 SE 100 19 moderate rain
Fri 53 68 60 1014 89 19 38 W 100 13 moderate rain
Sat 48 72 66 1014 28 8 8 W 0 - clear sky
Sun 55 76 72 1016 39 7 9 W 0 - clear sky
Mon 60 83 78 1012 52 14 19 WSW 0 - clear sky
Tue 60 86 82 1010 57 14 28 SSW 0 - clear sky
Wed 57 74 72 1017 18 23 36 NNW 20 0 light rain

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is in Brown County.

How high is the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is 83 feet high.

How long is the Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam?

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam is 1,930 feet long.

Share Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam:

More Dams in Brown County:

Brownwood Laterals WS SCS Site 3 Dam
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 1 Dam
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 3 Dam
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 4 Dam
Clear Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam
Columbia Road Dam
Cordry Lake Dam
Elm Lake Dam
Houghton Dam
Lake Brownwood Dam
Lake Waynoka Dam
Pony Creek Lake Dam
Richmond Dam
Sweetwater Lake Dam
Willow Creek Dam

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

Generated by MPG