Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam
Key Takeaway
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,555 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,741 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01176 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam is owned by COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam built?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam has a dam height of 35 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.
When was Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam last inspected?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 29 Dam was last inspected on July 15, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.