Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 64a Dam is an earth dam located in Hunt County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 1,050 ft long, taller than 62% 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 64a Dam
The primary purpose of Pilot Grove Creek Ws Scs Site 64a 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 Tr-elm Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. 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 03/26/2020.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hunt |
| River/Stream | Tr-elm Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.29481, -96.24913 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04478 |
| Federal ID | TX04478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |