Located in Grayson, Texas, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam stands as a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 1967, this earth dam has a height of 28 feet and a length of 1105 feet, providing storage capacity of 575 acre-feet for the West Fork of Pilot Grove Creek. The dam serves various purposes including fire protection, stock, fish and wildlife habitat, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Pilot Grove Creek Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a high risk assessment level of 2, the dam's hazard potential is currently not available, and its condition is yet to be rated. Despite its lack of spillway, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region, showcasing the importance of sustainable infrastructure for environmental protection and community safety.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
1105 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WEST FORK PILOT GROVE CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
1.13 |
Nid Storage |
575 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |