Paluxy River WS SCS Site 12 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-South Paluxy River.
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Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet with a length of 1240 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1841 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 4.51 square miles. Despite being rated as having a high risk potential, the dam's condition remains unassessed, with no recent inspection data available.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Paluxy River WS SCS Site 12 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction. The lack of detailed information on its hazard potential, condition assessment, and emergency action plan highlights the need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued effectiveness in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find this dam's unique design and critical function an intriguing subject for further exploration and study.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
1240 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SOUTH PALUXY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
45 |
Drainage Area |
4.51 |
Nid Storage |
1841 |
Structural Height |
55 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
55 |
Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose
|
10cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
115cfs |
N Bosque Rv At Hico
|
6cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose
|
31cfs |
Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury
|
15cfs |