Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 30 Dam dam
Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 30 Dam
Located in Grayson County, Texas, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures implemented by the local government. Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam spans 2120 feet in length and reaches a height of 42 feet, providing critical protection for the surrounding area against potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 2136 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.4 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community.
The dam's primary purpose extends beyond flood risk reduction, encompassing fire protection, stock and small fish pond maintenance, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement, as well as recreational opportunities. Despite its age, the dam continues to be regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its structural integrity and safety. However, recent assessments have deemed the dam's condition as unsatisfactory, indicating a need for potential maintenance and improvement measures in the near future to mitigate any risks associated with its operation.
With a spillway width of 182 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 3495 cubic feet per second, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 30 Dam presents a moderate risk level according to the latest assessments. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are currently not available, ongoing inspections and evaluations are critical in maintaining the dam's functionality and preventing any potential hazards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this site serves as a prime example of the intersection between infrastructure, environmental conservation, and community safety in the face of changing weather patterns and increasing water-related challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 30 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 27 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 26 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 174 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 114 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 21 cfs | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 30 Dam.
Boat launches
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- County Road 551 Collin County
- Collin County
- Bratonia Park Road Collin County
- Highland Park Collin County
Campgrounds
- Bonham State Park
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #4
- Constellation Park Campsite #1
Fishing spots
Track Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 30 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 30 Dam
Where does the data for Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 30 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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