Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 70 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 70 Dam, located in Trinidad, Texas, serves as a crucial infrastructure in the management of the Red Oak Creek watershed.


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Summary

Built in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans a length of 1770 feet, providing flood risk reduction and water storage for the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 149 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1419 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in fire protection, stock maintenance, and recreational activities in the region.

Owned and regulated by local government authorities, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures. With a drainage area of 2.63 square miles and a surface area of 34.2 acres, the dam contributes significantly to the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Collin County, Texas.

While the dam lacks a spillway and has no locks for navigation purposes, it remains a key component in the water infrastructure of the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the dam's condition and effectiveness, its role in mitigating flood risks and enhancing water storage capacity will be essential in ensuring the sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem and the community's water supply.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

1770

Dam Height

37

River Or Stream

RED OAK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34.2

Hydraulic Height

37

Drainage Area

2.63

Nid Storage

1419

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

37
       
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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.