Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam is an earth dam located in Somervell County, Texas, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 25 Dam
The primary purpose of Paluxy River Ws Scs Site 25 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 White Bluff Creek near Glen Rose.
The dam stands 61 feet tall and stretches 1,840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,485 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2021.
At 61 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 |
| Nearest City | Glen Rose |
| River/Stream | White Bluff Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.21058, -97.85616 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,485 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,485 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,509 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 | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05950 |
| Federal ID | TX05950 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |