Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 2 Dam dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, stands as a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-North Paluxy River. Completed in 1983 by URS/Forest and Cotton, this earth-type dam boasts a height of 44 feet and a length of 1555 feet, providing storage capacity of 1110 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose and design focus on minimizing the impact of potential flooding events in the region, with a spillway width of 116 feet to manage high flows effectively.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Paluxy River WS SCS Site 2 Dam has undergone inspections to ensure structural integrity and safety. The dam's condition assessment in April 2021 deemed it unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management measures. With a moderate hazard potential rating, emergency action plans and risk assessments play a vital role in mitigating any potential threats to the surrounding area, underscoring the importance of effective dam operations and monitoring.
As a significant feature in the Fort Worth District's water resource infrastructure, Paluxy River WS SCS Site 2 Dam serves as a key component in the local flood management system. With its strategic location and design, the dam plays a critical role in safeguarding communities and properties from the impacts of flooding, underscoring the importance of proactive maintenance and risk mitigation strategies to ensure its long-term effectiveness in protecting the region's water resources and climate resilience.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Sabana Rv Nr De Leon | 4 cfs | → |
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Hasse | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- R 6 Comanche County
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Comanche County
Campgrounds
- Stephenville City Park
- Weiser Community Park
- Dublin City Park
- De Leon Community Park
- Dam - Leon Reservoir
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
Fishing spots
Track Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 2 Dam
Where does the data for Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 2 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 2 Dam.