Parker Dam, located in McCulloch County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1947 for recreational purposes along the TR-Live Oak Creek.
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Standing at 19 feet in height and 300 feet in length, the dam provides storage of up to 144 acre-feet of water. With a spillway width of 151 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2372 cubic feet per second, Parker Dam is designed to handle moderate risk levels, as rated by experts.
Despite being a private structure, Parker Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with two outlet gates and is primarily constructed of stone with foundations in rock and soil. While the dam's condition is not currently rated, it undergoes inspections every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2011. With its strategic location and impressive design, Parker Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for water and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LIVE OAK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
2.23 |
Nid Storage |
144 |
Structural Height |
19 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
19 |
Brady Ck At Brady
|
23cfs |
San Saba Rv Nr Brady
|
3cfs |
Colorado Rv Nr Stacy
|
1cfs |
San Saba Rv At Menard
|
47cfs |
San Saba Rv At San Saba
|
145cfs |
Llano Rv Nr Mason
|
122cfs |