Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 16a Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Located in Blue Ridge, Texas, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 16a Dam is a critical piece of infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along the TR-PILOT GROVE CREEK.
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Summary
Completed in 1987, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 700 feet, providing a storage capacity of 332 acre-feet. Despite its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam also serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 16a Dam is in compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, it is essential for the dam to be regularly monitored and maintained to ensure the safety of nearby residents and the integrity of the structure. While the dam currently does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for controlled water release during periods of high flow.
With its strategic location in Grayson County, the Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 16a Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, the importance of properly managing water resources and maintaining critical infrastructure like this dam becomes increasingly evident. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the role that structures like the Pilot Grove Creek Dam play in safeguarding communities and ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PILOT GROVE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Hydraulic Height |
34 |
Drainage Area |
0.67 |
Nid Storage |
332 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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