Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 51 ft (taller than 94.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 865 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 821 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06652 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam?
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam?
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam is owned by CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam built?
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam?
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam?
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 3 Dam has a dam height of 51 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.