King Lake No 1 Dam dam
King Lake No 1 Dam
King Lake No 1 Dam, located in Garner, Texas, is a privately owned structure built in 1979 primarily for irrigation purposes. The dam, standing at 34 feet in height and stretching 400 feet in length, holds a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Situated on TR-DRY CREEK, it is regulated by the state of Texas and undergoes regular inspections, but lacks a spillway system. Despite its high hazard potential and risk assessment rating, the dam's condition remains unrated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and risk management measures.
Owned by a private entity, King Lake No 1 Dam serves as a critical water resource within Parker County, Texas, supporting agricultural irrigation in the region. The dam, constructed with an earth core and buttress structure, lacks a designated federal agency oversight, raising concerns over emergency preparedness and risk mitigation strategies. While the dam does not have a spillway, its single outlet gate helps control water flow and storage levels, despite the absence of precise data on its condition assessment and emergency action plan.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, King Lake No 1 Dam plays a pivotal role in sustaining agricultural operations in the area. However, with its high hazard potential and lack of a comprehensive risk assessment and management plan, there is a pressing need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of the dam. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for proactive measures to safeguard this vital infrastructure and mitigate potential risks associated with its operation.
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 King Lake No 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 287 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | · | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 140 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 126 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 19 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near King Lake No 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Runaway Bay Marina
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
Campgrounds
Track King Lake No 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About King Lake No 1 Dam
Where does the data for King Lake No 1 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 King Lake No 1 Dam.