Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam

GOURDNECK CREEK· Parker, Texas· Built 1955· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX)
Dam Length1,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage196 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDTX01209

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

PARKER COUNTY;PARKER COUNTY SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam is owned by PARKER COUNTY;PARKER COUNTY SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam built?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 10 Dam has a dam height of 45 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.