Lake Weatherford Dam dam
Lake Weatherford Dam
Lake Weatherford Dam, located in Parker, Texas, is a vital structure regulating the flow of the Clear Fork Trinity River. Completed in 1957, this earth dam stands at a height of 69 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 37,520 acre-feet. The dam also supports recreation and water supply needs in the region, covering a surface area of 1,090 acres.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Lake Weatherford Dam has undergone modifications in 1993 for structural enhancements. The dam's spillway, with a width of 2,250 feet, helps manage potential overflow events. Despite a moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition is deemed satisfactory, with regular inspections and a robust emergency action plan in place. This crucial infrastructure plays a key role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate dynamics will find Lake Weatherford Dam's design and operational details intriguing. With its strategic location and significant role in irrigation and water supply, this earth dam on the Clear Fork Trinity River stands as a testament to effective water management practices in Texas. From its construction in the 1950s to its modern-day risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures, Lake Weatherford Dam continues to be a cornerstone of sustainable water resource management in the region, showcasing the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Weatherford Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 3 cfs | → |
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 407 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | · | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 195 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 2 cfs | → |
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 313 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Weatherford Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
Campgrounds
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Live Oak
- Plateau
- Post Oak
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
Fishing spots
Track Lake Weatherford Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Lake Weatherford Dam
Where does the data for Lake Weatherford Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Weatherford Dam.