Bailey Lake Dam, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a private earth dam designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1962.
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This dam on TR-Turkey Creek has a height of 25 feet and a length of 805 feet, with a storage capacity of 388 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is listed as "Other" and it serves as a critical water resource for the area.
Despite its age, the condition of Bailey Lake Dam is currently not rated, and there is a high risk associated with the structure. The dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state, but it is subject to permitting and inspection requirements. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation in case of a failure, underscoring the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts to ensure the safety and reliability of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
805 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURKEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
22 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
388 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
115cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro
|
1cfs |
Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford
|
2cfs |
Walnut Ck At Reno
|
1cfs |
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Cross Timbers
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Plateau
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Live Oak
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Post Oak
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park
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