Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 65 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Hunt, Texas, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
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Summary
Built in 1977 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a buttress core stretches 1,460 feet in length and reaches a height of 28 feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 73 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.87 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in Elm Creek.
While the dam lacks a spillway, its construction and maintenance fall under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to uphold safety standards. Despite its high risk classification, the dam has not been rated for its current condition, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 65 Dam serves as a noteworthy example of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship in safeguarding communities against the impacts of flooding.
Year Completed |
1977 |
Dam Length |
1460 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
ELM CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.87 |
Nid Storage |
488 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 65 Dam