Pollard Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam, located in Mineral Wells, Texas, serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Pollard Creek.
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Built in 1984 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet and stretches 850 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 142 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3705 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding.
Managed by the TCEQ and designed for flood risk reduction and recreation purposes, Pollard Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam has a fair condition assessment as of September 2016. The dam boasts an uncontrolled spillway 123 feet wide and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates for water release. With a drainage area of 5.3 square miles, this dam is a key component in the water resource infrastructure of Palo Pinto County, Texas.
Although the hazard potential is not available, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a DSAC rating of 3. Regular inspections, conducted every five years, ensure that the structure is maintained and functioning effectively. The Pollard Creek WS SCS Site 1a Dam stands as a testament to effective water management and flood control efforts in the region, serving as a valuable asset for the local community and the environment.
Year Completed |
1984 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
49 |
River Or Stream |
POLLARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
49 |
Drainage Area |
5.3 |
Nid Storage |
3467 |
Structural Height |
49 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
49 |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
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50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
115cfs |
Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford
|
2cfs |
Walnut Ck At Reno
|
1cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro
|
1cfs |
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park
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Post Oak
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Cross Timbers
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Plateau
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Live Oak
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