Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 59 Dam is an earth dam located in Hunt County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 2,280 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 59 Dam
The primary purpose of Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 59 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 Hunt County;upper Sabine Swcd (local government). It impounds the Arnold Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 2,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,422 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/18/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| River/Stream | Arnold Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.33926, -96.24201 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,422 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hunt County;upper Sabine Swcd |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00488 |
| Federal ID | TX00488 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |