Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 Dam dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Paluxy River WS SCS Site 15 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, is a vital structure designed for flood risk reduction along TR-Berrys Creek. Constructed in 1983 by URS/Forest and Cotton, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 61 feet and has a hydraulic height of 55 feet. With a storage capacity of 4064 acre-feet and a drainage area of 12.31 square miles, the dam serves to protect the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 15 Dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being rated as in "Not Rated" condition, the dam has a moderate risk assessment level of 3. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulates and inspects the dam, ensuring its continued safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction. It is a significant asset for the local government and the community, playing a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
As a key infrastructure in flood risk reduction, the Paluxy River WS SCS Site 15 Dam remains an essential component in the overall water resource management strategy for Erath, Texas. With its strategic location and design features, the dam provides a sense of security and protection to the surrounding areas, mitigating the potential impacts of flooding events. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of such structures in safeguarding communities against natural disasters is crucial in promoting sustainable development and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 15 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Paluxy Rv At Glen Rose | 6 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose | 385 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 359 cfs | → |
| N Bosque Rv At Hico | 8 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 Dam.
Boat launches
- Coates Road 2200, Granbury
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Monticello Drive 8517, Granbury
- Us 67 Somervell County
Campgrounds
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Stephenville City Park
- Hico City Park
- Dublin City Park
Fishing spots
Track Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Where does the data for Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 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
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