Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 20 Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 20 Dam
The primary purpose of Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 20 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 Pony Creek.
The dam stands 74 feet tall and stretches 2,085 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,756 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/06/2019.
At 74 feet, this dam is taller than 97% 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 | Erath |
| River/Stream | Pony Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.20374, -97.97841 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Length | 2085.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,756 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,756 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,416 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04898 |
| Federal ID | TX04898 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |