Parks Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Big Tank Dam Jones No 2 Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Parks Lake Dam, located in Borden, Texas, was completed in 1971 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
The dam is an earth structure with a height of 50 feet and a length of 1142 feet, providing a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small size, the dam plays a crucial role in supporting water resource management in the region, ensuring water availability for irrigation and other uses.
Managed by a private owner, Parks Lake Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular inspections and permitting. The dam sits on Griffin Creek and does not have a spillway, indicating a simpler design compared to larger dams. While the dam is currently rated as "Not Available" for hazard potential and "Not Rated" for condition assessment, it is considered to have a high risk level, which underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and reliability.
With its strategic location and vital role in supporting local agriculture through irrigation, Parks Lake Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area. Despite its age, the dam continues to provide essential water storage capabilities for the community. As climate change impacts water availability, ensuring the safety and functionality of dams like Parks Lake Dam becomes increasingly important for sustainable water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
1142 |
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GRIFFIN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Nid Storage |
220 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
50 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Parks Lake Dam