Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 Dam

TR-GOURDNECK CREEK· Parker, Texas· Built 1956· Earth· 45 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX)
Dam Length950 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)
NID IDTX01212

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 13 Dam?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 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 13 Dam?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 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 13 Dam built?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 13 Dam?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 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 13 Dam?

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 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.