Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 33 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 33 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS and serves primarily for flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and has a length of 1160 feet, with a storage capacity of 863 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

The dam also serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation. It is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates for controlled water release. The condition assessment conducted in April 2021 rated the dam as "fair" with a moderate risk level. With a drainage area of 1.8 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 10,222 cubic feet per second, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 33 Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and mitigating flood risks.

Despite its age, the dam continues to serve the community effectively, with a focus on maintaining its safety and functionality through regular inspections and risk assessments. As a key infrastructure for flood risk reduction, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 33 Dam underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1957

Dam Length

1160

Dam Height

47

River Or Stream

HALE BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

24

Hydraulic Height

47

Drainage Area

1.8

Nid Storage

863

Structural Height

47

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

47
       
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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.