Clark Northwest Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Clark Northwest Dam in Collin, Texas is a private dam regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for its state-permitting, inspection, and enforcement.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 20.6 meters, this earth dam with a buttress core type serves a primary purpose other than water storage. With a normal storage capacity of 166 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 414 acre-feet, this dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet.

Despite its fair condition assessment in 2016, Clark Northwest Dam poses a moderate risk with a hazard potential that is not available. The last inspection in 2015 revealed that the dam meets guidelines and has emergency action plans in place, although details on their preparation and revision are not specified. The risk management measures and inundation maps for the dam are also not provided, leaving some aspects of its safety and emergency response readiness uncertain.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts intrigued by the engineering and management of dams will find Clark Northwest Dam an interesting case study due to its unique design and regulatory oversight. The moderate risk assessment and fair condition raise questions about the safety and maintenance practices in place, making it a subject for further investigation on the resilience of dams in Texas and their potential impact on water resources and climate adaptation efforts.

Dam Length

1200

Dam Height

20.6

River Or Stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20.6

Nid Storage

414

Structural Height

20.6

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.