Parkdale Storage Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Parkdale Storage Reservoir Dam in Dallas, Texas, stands as a crucial structure for water resource management, completed in 1954 with a primary purpose of serving as a storage reservoir.


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Summary

Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement. With a height of 21 feet and a length of 7540 feet, the dam holds a normal storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet, providing essential water supply for the area.

Located on the Off Ch-White Rock Creek, the Parkdale Storage Reservoir Dam is classified as an Earth dam with a Stone core type. It lacks a spillway but has one outlet gate. Although the dam's hazard potential is not available, it is considered to have a high risk level. The risk management measures and condition assessment are not rated, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam for the surrounding community and environment.

With its association with EBASCO SERVICES INC as the designer, Parkdale Storage Reservoir Dam serves as a significant infrastructure in water resource management for the region. As climate change impacts water resources, the importance of maintaining and assessing the resilience of such structures becomes increasingly vital for sustainable water management in the face of evolving challenges.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

7540

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

OFF CH-WHITE ROCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

84

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

1560

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.