Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 4b Dam dam
Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 4b Dam
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. 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.
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 4b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sister Grove Ck Nr Blue Ridge | 21 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Sh 78 Nr Farmersville | 21 cfs | → |
| Range Ck Nr Collinsville | 4 cfs | → |
| E Fk Trinity Rv Nr Mckinney | 123 cfs | → |
| Red River At Denison Dam Nr Denison | 828 cfs | → |
| Wilson Ck Dws Of Hwy 75 At Mckinney | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 4b Dam.
Boat launches
- Twin Groves Park Road Collin County
- West Audie Murphy Parkway Farmersville
- County Road 551 Collin County
- Lee Boulevard Grayson County
- Grayson County
- Bratonia Park Road Collin County
Campgrounds
- Bonham State Park
- Erwin Park - Mckinney
- Dam Site
- Fossil Ridge Camping Area
- Overflow Camping
- Elm Point Camping Area
Fishing spots
Track Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 4b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 4b Dam
Where does the data for Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 4b 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 4b Dam.