Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 Dam
The primary purpose of Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 15 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 Tr-berrys Creek.
The dam stands 61 feet tall and stretches 1,740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,064 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 61 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Tr-berrys Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.36799, -98.00972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,064 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,064 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,644 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 | TX06658 |
| Federal ID | TX06658 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |