Lamadera Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lamadera Lake Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by Barron Stark Engineering and completed in 2012.


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Summary

This stone dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 1000 feet, with a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. The dam serves as a vital component in the management of water resources, regulating the flow of a tributary of Turkey Creek.

The dam's primary purpose is categorized as 'Other', with a fair condition assessment as of June 2014. The spillway, with a width of 60 feet, is uncontrolled, and the outlet gate is uncontrolled as well, providing a discharge capacity of 1 cubic foot per second. A moderate risk rating of 3 has been assigned to the dam, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures. With the dam being state-regulated and regularly inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), it plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Lamadera Lake Dam's strategic location and design make it a key infrastructure for water management in Parker County, Texas. As a significant component in the region's water resource system, the dam ensures the availability of water for various purposes while mitigating the risk of flooding and enhancing climate resilience. With its stone construction and modern design, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable infrastructure in adapting to changing climate conditions and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in the area.

Year Completed

2012

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY OF TURKEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

11.2

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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.