Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 17 Dam
Key Takeaway
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 17 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 41 ft (taller than 86.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01217 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
PARKER COUNTY;PARKER COUNTY SWCD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 17 Dam?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 17 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 17 Dam?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 17 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 17 Dam built?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 17 Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 17 Dam?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 17 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, 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 17 Dam?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 17 Dam has a dam height of 41 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.