Thurber Lake No 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Thurber Lake No 3 Dam, located in Erath, Texas, is a private dam completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 930 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Situated on the South Fork Palo Pinto Creek, this earth dam with buttress core types offers opportunities for water supply and recreational activities.

Despite being privately owned, Thurber Lake No 3 Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections and permitting processes. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam does not have a spillway system and is not equipped with locks. While the hazard potential is not available, the condition assessment remains unrated. The dam's location within the Fort Worth District and its association with the USACE highlight its significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1975

Dam Length

930

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

SOUTH FORK PALO PINTO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.5

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

63

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.