Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam
The primary purpose of Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 4 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Cross Timbers Swcd;erath County (local government). It impounds the Rough Creek.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 695 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Rough Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.35554, -98.22145 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 695 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04904 |
| Federal ID | TX04904 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |