Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a Dam
Key Takeaway
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1921 and is 105 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 | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,826 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,550 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01097 |
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
COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a 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 83a Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a 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 83a Dam built?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a Dam was completed in 1921, making it 105 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 83a Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a 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 83a Dam?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a Dam has a dam height of 27 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 83a Dam last inspected?
Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 83a Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.