Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 Dam
Key Takeaway
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 90.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01197 |
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 27 Dam?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 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 27 Dam?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 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 27 Dam built?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 27 Dam?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 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 27 Dam?
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 Dam has a dam height of 46 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.