Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 1 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, serves as an essential structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Clear Fork Trinity River.


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Summary

Built in 1954 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 1325 feet, providing a storage capacity of 960 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with additional benefits for fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreation.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being rated as having a high risk level, its current condition is not assessed. While it does not feature a spillway, it has one outlet gate and is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures effectively. Overall, Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 1 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure.

Year Completed

1954

Dam Length

1325

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-CLEAR FORK TRINITY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15.9

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

1.83

Nid Storage

960

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.