Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 8 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 8 Dam
The primary purpose of Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 8 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 Hightower Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,915 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 979 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Hightower Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.43030, -98.13341 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,915 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 979 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 979 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 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 | TX06654 |
| Federal ID | TX06654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |