Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1957 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-Willow Creek.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and stretches 925 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Despite not having a spillway, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 107 acre-feet, serving multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the TCEQ, Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 27 Dam is designed to withstand high risk levels, with a hazard potential rating of not available and a condition assessment yet to be rated. While the dam has not been inspected recently, it is equipped with one outlet gate and is maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As a key structure in the Fort Worth District, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flood events, highlighting the importance of effective water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
925 |
Dam Height |
46 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WILLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
46 |
Drainage Area |
1.8 |
Nid Storage |
900 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
46 |