Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 44a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 44a Dam, located in Collin County, Texas, is a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1974, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 965 feet, providing storage of up to 338 acre-feet of water for various purposes including fire protection, stock, and recreational activities. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently not rated in terms of condition assessment.

Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 44a Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events. Although lacking a spillway, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its structural integrity for the foreseeable future. The risk assessment categorizes this dam as high risk (2), emphasizing the need for consistent inspections and maintenance to uphold its safety standards.

In a region prone to extreme weather events and rapid urbanization, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 44a Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management. With its strategic location on TR-Indian Creek and collaboration between state and federal agencies, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction measures in the face of evolving climate challenges.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

965

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TR-INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11

Hydraulic Height

30

Drainage Area

0.62

Nid Storage

338

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

30
       
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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. 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

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, 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.