Paluxy River WS SCS Site 25 Dam, located in Glen Rose, Texas, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the White Bluff Creek.
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Built in 1983 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 61 feet and spans a length of 1840 feet, with a storage capacity of 4485 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 25 Dam has been inspected regularly, with the most recent assessment in December 2016 rating its condition as fair. Despite a moderate risk assessment level, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 203 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
1840 |
Dam Height |
61 |
River Or Stream |
WHITE BLUFF CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
49 |
Hydraulic Height |
61 |
Drainage Area |
11.44 |
Nid Storage |
4485 |
Structural Height |
61 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
61 |
Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose
|
10cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose
|
28cfs |
Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury
|
15cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
5cfs |
Nolan Rv At Blum
|
8cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
109cfs |