Lk Mineral Wells Nr Mineral Wells Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

LK Mineral Wells NR Mineral Wells, TX is a reservoir located in Palo Pinto County, Texas.


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Summary

The reservoir was created in 1931 by damming the Brazos River. The reservoir's primary purpose is to provide water for municipal, industrial, and agricultural uses. The lake has a surface area of 1,540 acres and a capacity of 34,024 acre-feet. The hydrology of the LK Mineral Wells NR Mineral Wells, TX is influenced by the Brazos River, which provides the majority of the lake's inflow. The lake has several surface flow providers, including the Brazos River Authority and the Texas Water Development Board. The lake also receives water from snowpack runoff during the winter months. The reservoir is popular for boating, fishing, and swimming, with several parks and boat ramps located along its shoreline. Agricultural uses include irrigation for crops, while recreational uses include hunting and birdwatching.

Reservoir Details

Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change 0.0%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 854.59 ft
2014-12-28
Maximum 866.05 ft
2016-03-08
Average 861 ft
       
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Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft Levels

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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.