Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 39 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Fannin County, Texas, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 39 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction and water supply management.
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Summary
Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam on Indian Creek has a height of 45 feet and a length of 2300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2361 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, irrigation, recreation, and water supply for the local community.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its safety and functionality. With a spillway width of 206 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in April 2021. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3), prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 39 Dam represents a vital infrastructure project that plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region. Its impact on the local ecosystem and community highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management practices and the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term effectiveness in mitigating flood risks and providing essential water supply services.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
2300 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
INDIAN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
36 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
3.16 |
Nid Storage |
2361 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 39 Dam