Parkers Pond Dam dam
Parkers Pond Dam
Parkers Pond Dam, located in Zorn, Texas, is a private-owned structure built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS for the primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam, standing at a height of 21 feet, spans 940 feet in length and holds a storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. Situated along the TR-YORK CREEK, the dam serves both recreational and water supply purposes, enhancing the surrounding environment while providing essential resources to the local community.
With a maximum discharge rate of 4320 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 100 feet, Parkers Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow and ensuring the safety of its surroundings. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2011. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, reflecting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its integrity and safeguard against potential hazards.
Overall, Parkers Pond Dam stands as a vital asset in the Hays County landscape, offering both recreational opportunities and water supply benefits. As a well-designed and maintained earth dam, it exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management in balancing human needs with environmental conservation. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate solutions can appreciate the role that structures like Parkers Pond Dam play in contributing to a resilient and ecologically sound infrastructure.
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 Parkers Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Marcos Rv At San Marcos | 91 cfs | → |
| Blanco Rv At San Marcos | 1 cfs | → |
| San Marcos Rv Nr Martindale | 160 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 101 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv At New Braunfels | 143 cfs | → |
| Comal Rv (Oc) Nr Landa Lk | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parkers Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Pecan Park Drive 442, San Marcos
- Interstate 35 Frontage Road 2396, San Marcos
- State Park Road 17065-17099, Kingsbury
- Skyline Boat Ramp
- Saint Joseph Street 839, Maxwell
- Turkey Cove. Canyon Lake.
Campgrounds
- Leisure Resort On The San Marco River
- Camp Huaco Springs
- North Park - Canyon Lake
- Canyon Lake Military - Randolph Afb
- Canyon - Canyon Lake
- Lockhart State Park
Fishing spots
Track Parkers Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Parkers Pond Dam
Where does the data for Parkers Pond 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 Parkers Pond Dam.