Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 3 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1955 by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 42 feet and stretches 1400 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, flood risk reduction, and recreation, highlighting its significance in water resource management and climate resilience.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 3 Dam is subject to state regulatory oversight, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. Despite being classified with a high risk assessment rating, the condition of the dam is currently not rated, and there is limited information available on emergency action preparedness and risk management measures. The dam does not have a spillway and features one outlet gate, indicating its unique design and hydraulic characteristics that cater to its specific geographical and hydrological context.
As a key structure in the Fort Worth District maintained by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 3 Dam plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and providing essential water storage for the region. With its strategic location on the TR-Clear Fork Trinity River, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government agencies and federal entities in safeguarding water resources and enhancing climate resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CLEAR FORK TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
42 |
Drainage Area |
1.91 |
Nid Storage |
1000 |
Structural Height |
42 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 3 Dam