Parker Lake 3 Dam
Parker Lake 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parker Lake 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Parker Lake 3 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Joe Parker (private). It impounds the Tr-red River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/11/1972. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| River/Stream | Tr-red River |
| Coordinates | 34.03830, -98.16608 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOE PARKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02859 |
| Federal ID | TX02859 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |