Parker Estate Lake Dam, located in Byers, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of water supply.
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Built in 1957, this dam has a height of 9 feet and a length of 510 feet, providing a storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. The dam sits on the OFF CH-TR-WICHITA RIVER and is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
While Parker Estate Lake Dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. Despite being rated as having a high risk potential, the dam's condition remains unrated. With a lack of updated inspection and emergency preparedness information, there is a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of this crucial water resource infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Parker Estate Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the management and regulation of private dams in Texas.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
510 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-TR-WICHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
119 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |
Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls
|
29cfs |
Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls
|
2cfs |
Red Rv Nr Burkburnett
|
52cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Deep Red Creek Near Randlett
|
0cfs |