Parkers Pond Dam
Parkers Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hays County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Parkers Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Parkers Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ryan Thomason (private). It impounds the Tr-york Creek near Zorn.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Nearest City | Zorn |
| River/Stream | Tr-york Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.81181, -97.98070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RYAN THOMASON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04662 |
| Federal ID | TX04662 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |