Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 Dam

HIGHTOWER CREEK· Erath, Texas· Built 1984· Earth· 40 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 40 ft (taller than 84.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,915 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage979 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDTX06654

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 Dam?

Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?

Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam built?

Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 8 Dam?

Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 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 8 Dam?

Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 Dam has a dam height of 40 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.