Flowers Trust Dam in Ochiltree, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by USDA NRCS to serve multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.
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Completed in 1962, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 108 acre-feet. The dam is located on TR-Palo Duro Creek and serves as a vital resource for water management in the region.
Despite not being state regulated, Flowers Trust Dam undergoes regular inspections and permitting processes to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. With a high hazard potential rating, the dam poses a significant risk if not properly maintained. While lacking specific hazard assessment and emergency action plans, the dam is equipped with an outlet gate for water release in case of overflow. With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, Flowers Trust Dam stands as a key infrastructure for climate and water enthusiasts to monitor and support in the ongoing efforts to safeguard water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
379 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
TR-PALO DURO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
31 |
Drainage Area |
2252 |
Nid Storage |
158 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
Palo Duro Ck Nr Spearman
|
0cfs |
Canadian Rv Nr Canadian
|
44cfs |
Wolf Ck At Lipscomb
|
1cfs |
Big Blue Ck Nr Fritch
|
0cfs |
Beaver River At Beaver
|
0cfs |