Pollard Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam, located in Mineral Wells, Texas, was completed in 1983 by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 41 feet and stretches 1060 feet in length, offering a maximum storage capacity of 1066 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 72 acre-feet. The dam's structural integrity is currently assessed as fair, with the last inspection conducted in July 2016, indicating a moderate risk level.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Pollard Creek WS SCS Site 2 Dam also serves recreational purposes in addition to flood risk reduction. The dam's uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 103 feet, can handle a maximum discharge of 3929 cubic feet per second. The site is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its fair condition, the dam presents a moderate risk level, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to safeguard the surrounding area and water resources.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
1060 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
TR-POLLARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
41 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
1066 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
41 |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
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50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
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115cfs |
Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford
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2cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
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27cfs |
Walnut Ck At Reno
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1cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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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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