Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 54rev Dam, located in Hunt County, Texas, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction along the TR-LEE CREEK.
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Completed in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 373 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 54rev Dam has a high risk assessment rating of 2. While its hazard potential is not available and its condition has not been rated, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate. Despite lacking certain emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, this dam remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in the region.
Overall, Pilot Grove Creek WS SCS Site 54rev Dam serves as a key component in the local water resource infrastructure, providing flood risk reduction benefits and serving as a critical structure in the area's water management system. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the role of dams like this one becomes increasingly important in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from potential flood hazards.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LEE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
1.03 |
Nid Storage |
373 |
Structural Height |
34 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |