Paluxy River WS SCS Site 8 Dam

Texas, Erath County, HIGHTOWER CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyErath
RiverHIGHTOWER CREEK
Coordinates32.43031, -98.13342

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,915 ft
NID Storage979 acre-ft
Max Storage979 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCROSS TIMBERS SWCD;ERATH COUNTY

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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