Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 64a Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 64a Dam, located in Hunt, Texas, is a vital structure designed by USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along TR-ELM Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1977, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet with a length of 1050 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving the local community under the jurisdiction of TCEQ.

With a fair condition assessment as of April 2018, the Pilot Grove Creek Dam boasts a moderate risk rating and is inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for water release, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

Managed by local government authorities, the Pilot Grove Creek Dam represents a collaborative effort between state and federal agencies to regulate, inspect, and enforce safety measures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Pilot Grove Creek Dam is essential for ensuring the sustainable management of water resources and the resilience of communities against natural disasters.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

1050

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-ELM CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

0.83

Nid Storage

350

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.