Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam is an earth dam located in Somervell County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
The primary purpose of Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 23 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 Brazos Valley Swcd;somervell County (local government). It impounds the Rough Creek.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 1,260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,762 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2021.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Somervell |
| River/Stream | Rough Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.21072, -97.91638 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,762 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,762 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BRAZOS VALLEY SWCD;SOMERVELL COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06817 |
| Federal ID | TX06817 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |