Located in Grayson, Texas, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 4b Dam is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the TR-PILOT GROVE CREEK.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and spans 1265 feet, providing flood risk reduction and serving multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, small fish pond, fish and wildlife pond, and recreation. With a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.9 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 4b Dam is a significant asset in water resource management. Despite its high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and effectiveness in flood control. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's design and specifications reflect its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management measures to safeguard the community and environment.
As a key feature in the Tulsa District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 4b Dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in water resource infrastructure development. With a storage capacity of 443 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.6 acres, this earth dam serves as a critical line of defense against potential flooding events while also supporting various recreational and ecological functions. Moving forward, continued investment in maintenance and monitoring will be essential to ensure the long-term resilience and sustainability of this essential water management structure.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1265 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PILOT GROVE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
0.9 |
Nid Storage |
443 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |