Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 8 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Parker, Texas, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 8 Dam, completed in 1955, stands as a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 52 feet and a length of 1425 feet, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock or small fish pond, recreation, and flood risk reduction. Despite its age, the dam is state regulated by the TCEQ and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
With a storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet and a normal storage of 133 acre-feet, the dam on Strickland Branch boasts a surface area of 18.2 acres within a drainage area of 2.49 square miles. Although lacking a spillway, the dam's outlet gates provide necessary control over water flow. While the condition assessment remains unrated, the hazard potential is not available, signaling the importance of ongoing risk assessment and management measures for this critical infrastructure. Overall, the Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 8 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from the threat of flooding and ensuring water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
1425 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
STRICKLAND BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
52 |
Drainage Area |
2.49 |
Nid Storage |
1000 |
Structural Height |
52 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
52 |
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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 8 Dam