Lake Mullet Dam
Lake Mullet Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Mullet Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Mullet Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Montex Drilling Company (private). It impounds the Turkey Creek near Fort Worth.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 1,332 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 978 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2022.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Nearest City | Fort Worth |
| River/Stream | Turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.66674, -97.62598 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,332 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 978 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 978 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,951 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MONTEX DRILLING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01187 |
| Federal ID | TX01187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |