Located in Erath, Texas, Paluxy River WS SCS Site 20 Dam is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1981.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 74 feet and a length of 1560 feet, this earth dam on Pony Creek provides vital protection to the surrounding area by controlling water flow and reducing the risk of flooding. The dam has a storage capacity of 6756 acre-feet and a drainage area of 17.89 square miles, serving as a key component of water resource management in the region.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 253 feet, is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 16416 cubic feet per second. The structure is inspected regularly, with its condition assessed as fair in the most recent evaluation conducted in April 2021. While the hazard potential is not available, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3), highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in flood control. As a significant infrastructure project in the Fort Worth District, Paluxy River WS SCS Site 20 Dam plays a critical role in protecting the local community and environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
1560 |
Dam Height |
74 |
River Or Stream |
PONY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
65 |
Hydraulic Height |
74 |
Drainage Area |
17.89 |
Nid Storage |
6756 |
Structural Height |
74 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
74 |
Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose
|
10cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
6cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose
|
31cfs |
Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury
|
15cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
115cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
|
4cfs |