Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Located in Erath, Texas, the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 11 Dam stands as a critical flood risk reduction structure along the TR-South Paluxy River. Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core type measures 41 feet in height and spans a length of 1025 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 457 acre-feet. Despite its vital role in mitigating flood risks, the dam's condition assessment in 2021 revealed unsatisfactory results, prompting concerns for its long-term functionality.
Managed by the local government of Bluff Dale, the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 11 Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). With a spillway width of 82 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1830 cubic feet per second, the dam's design includes one slide gate and two uncontrolled outlets. However, the absence of hazard potential and emergency action plans, as well as the moderate risk assessment rating, suggest a need for enhanced risk management measures to ensure the dam's continued reliability in the face of potential climate challenges.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts monitor the evolving conditions of the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 11 Dam, its significance as a flood risk reduction infrastructure in Texas underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and regulatory oversight. With a history of service dating back to the 1980s, this dam serves as a critical component in the region's water management system, highlighting the intricate balance between infrastructure resilience and environmental protection in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 385 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 359 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam.
Boat launches
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Us 67 Somervell County
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
Campgrounds
- Stephenville City Park
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Dublin City Park
- Weiser Community Park
Fishing spots
Track Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 11 Dam
Where does the data for Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 11 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.
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