Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam
Key Takeaway
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 347 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 595 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02080 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GRAYSON COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 31a Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam is owned by GRAYSON COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam built?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 31a Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. 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 31a Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam has a dam height of 30 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 31a Dam last inspected?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 31a Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.