Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 20 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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
       
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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.