Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam
The primary purpose of Clear Fork Trinity River Ws Scs Site 23 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Parker County;parker County Swcd (local government). It impounds the Squaw Creek.
The dam stands 66 feet tall and stretches 1,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,146 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2020.
At 66 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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 |
| River/Stream | Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.74920, -97.64502 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Height | 66 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,146 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,146 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,927 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | PARKER COUNTY;PARKER COUNTY SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01183 |
| Federal ID | TX01183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |