Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam

ELM CREEK· Hunt, Texas· Built 1977· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX)
Dam Length1,460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage488 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDTX04476

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

HUNT COUNTY;UPPER SABINE SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam?

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 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 Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam?

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam is owned by HUNT COUNTY;UPPER SABINE SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam built?

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 65 Dam?

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 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 Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam?

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam has a dam height of 28 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.