Pintail Dam dam
Pintail Dam
Pintail Dam, located in Parker, Texas, was completed in 1979 and serves as a recreational structure along the TR-DRY CREEK. This earth dam stands at 23 feet tall and spans 200 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 3.3 acres for water activities and leisure.
The dam features uncontrolled spillways and four outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1521 cubic feet per second. Despite being privately owned, Pintail Dam is state-regulated with permitting and inspection requirements in place. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating potential hazards that should be managed and monitored. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam has undergone emergency action plan revisions to ensure safety protocols are up to date.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Pintail Dam for its role in providing recreational opportunities in the area, as well as its contribution to water storage and management. The dam's location in Weatherford, Texas, under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District, offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature and water-based activities. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam's operations are monitored to ensure public safety and adherence to regulatory standards, making it a valuable asset for the community.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pintail Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 140 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 19 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pintail Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Runaway Bay Marina
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Pintail Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pintail Dam
Where does the data for Pintail Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pintail Dam.