Lake Mullet Dam dam
Lake Mullet Dam
Lake Mullet Dam is a privately-owned structure located in Parker County, Texas, near the city of Fort Worth. Built in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and stretches 1332 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a normal storage capacity of 258 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 978 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Lake Mullet Dam is to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential habitat for various aquatic species in the region.
Despite its critical role in supporting local wildlife and providing irrigation water, Lake Mullet Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a moderate risk level assigned to it. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a drainage area of 3.6 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 8951 cubic feet per second. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulates and inspects the dam to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards, although recent data updates and maintenance efforts are needed to address the dam's deteriorating condition.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Mullet Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam management and environmental conservation. With its historical significance, unique design characteristics, and ecological importance, this structure presents opportunities for research, restoration, and collaborative efforts to safeguard its integrity and enhance its contribution to the local ecosystem. By raising awareness about the challenges facing Lake Mullet Dam and advocating for sustainable practices, stakeholders can work together to preserve this valuable water resource for future generations.
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 Lake Mullet Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 42 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 32 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 1 cfs | → |
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 192 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 156 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Mullet Dam.
Boat launches
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
Campgrounds
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Live Oak
- Plateau
Fishing spots
Track Lake Mullet 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 Lake Mullet Dam
Where does the data for Lake Mullet 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 Lake Mullet Dam.