Pollard Creek Ws Scs Site 1a Dam
Pollard Creek Ws Scs Site 1a Dam is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pollard Creek Ws Scs Site 1a Dam
The primary purpose of Pollard Creek Ws Scs Site 1a 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 City Of Mineral Wells;palo Pinto County;palo Pinto Swcd (local government). It impounds the Pollard Creek near Mineral Wells.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,467 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/20/2024.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| Nearest City | Mineral Wells |
| River/Stream | Pollard Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.81498, -98.12538 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,467 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,467 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,705 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF MINERAL WELLS;PALO PINTO COUNTY;PALO PINTO SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06462 |
| Federal ID | TX06462 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |