Located in Palo Pinto, Texas, Decker Lake Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity, completed in 1974 with a primary purpose that extends beyond traditional water resource management.
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This privately owned Earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 425 feet, harnesses the waters of TR-EAST FORK KEECHI CREEK, providing storage capacity of 128 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres. Despite its impressive structure, the dam lacks a spillway, reflecting a unique design choice.
Managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Decker Lake Dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as "Not Available," with a high risk assessment score of 2. While its condition remains unrated, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are also unclear. Despite these uncertainties, Decker Lake Dam serves as a critical component of the region's water infrastructure, highlighting the intersection of water resource management and climate resiliency in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
425 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-EAST FORK KEECHI CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
128 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro
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1cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
115cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
|
8cfs |
Walnut Ck At Reno
|
1cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cross Timbers
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Plateau
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Post Oak
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Live Oak
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park
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