Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Erath County, Texas, the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 4 Dam is a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the Rough Creek.
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Summary
Completed in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and stretches over 1360 feet in length, providing crucial flood risk reduction measures for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 695 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.11 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 4 Dam is inspected, permitted, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite its high hazard potential, this dam is currently rated as "Not Available" in terms of condition assessment, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance. With no spillway and a single outlet gate, this dam serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure for flood risk management in the region.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources management, the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 4 Dam stands as a critical asset in safeguarding the community against the impacts of extreme weather events. With its purpose solely focused on flood risk reduction, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting lives and property along the Rough Creek. As discussions around water resource sustainability and climate resilience gain momentum, understanding and supporting infrastructure like the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 4 Dam becomes increasingly important in ensuring the safety and well-being of communities in the face of a changing climate.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
1360 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
ROUGH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Drainage Area |
2.11 |
Nid Storage |
695 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
115cfs |
Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose
|
10cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
6cfs |
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
|
2cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam