Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 13 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1956 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TR-Gourdneck Creek.


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Summary

This earthen dam stands at a height of 45 feet, with a length of 950 feet, and has a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, it also caters to fire protection, livestock, recreation, and small fish pond needs in the area.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 Dam is state-regulated and regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. Despite its high risk assessment level, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not rated. With no spillway and limited drainage area, the dam remains a vital component of the region's water resource management system, protecting the surrounding communities from potential flooding events.

Although lacking specific data on emergency action plans and risk management measures, Clear Fork Trinity River WS SCS Site 13 Dam continues to play a critical role in safeguarding the local area from flood risks. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and support the maintenance and upkeep of such structures to ensure their effectiveness in mitigating natural disasters and safeguarding the environment.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

950

Dam Height

45

River Or Stream

TR-GOURDNECK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.9

Hydraulic Height

45

Drainage Area

1.09

Nid Storage

600

Structural Height

45

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

45
       
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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.