Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 82 Dam dam
Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 82 Dam
Located in Collin, Texas, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 82 Dam is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the TR-ELM Creek. Completed in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 1505 feet in length, providing crucial flood protection for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 671 acre-feet and a max discharge of 882 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a key role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its importance, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 82 Dam has been assessed as unsatisfactory in condition, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and two uncontrolled outlets, underscoring the importance of regular inspections and oversight to ensure its continued functionality. With the TCEQ overseeing state regulations, inspections, and enforcement, collaboration between local and state agencies is essential to address any potential hazards and maintain the dam's integrity for the community's safety and well-being.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 82 Dam is crucial for sustainable water management and resilience against natural disasters. By recognizing the role of such infrastructure in flood risk reduction and water storage, we can advocate for proper maintenance, monitoring, and investment in these essential resources to safeguard communities and ecosystems for generations to come.
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 82 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 26 cfs | → |
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 27 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 174 cfs | → |
| Squabble Ck At Shores Blvd Nr Rockwall | · | → |
| Cowleech Fk Sabine Rv At Greenville | 67 cfs | → |
| Muddy Ck At Creek Crossing Ln Nr Sachse | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 82 Dam.
Boat launches
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- County Road 551 Collin County
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- Collin County
- County Road 546 5431, Wylie
- Little Ridge Park Wylie
Campgrounds
- Equestrian Camp Sites
- Tent Sites
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Wind Point Park
- Constellation Park Campsite #3
- Constellation Park Campsite #2
Fishing spots
Track Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 82 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 82 Dam
Where does the data for Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 82 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 82 Dam.