Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam
Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam is an earth dam located in Collin County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 29 Dam
The primary purpose of Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 29 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 Collin County;collin County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Lick Branch.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 07/15/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| River/Stream | Lick Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.26004, -96.42936 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,741 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | COLLIN COUNTY;COLLIN COUNTY SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/15/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01176 |
| Federal ID | TX01176 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |