Lake Mineral Wells Dam
Lake Mineral Wells Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1920. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Lake Mineral Wells Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Mineral Wells 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 City Of Mineral Wells (local government). It impounds the Rock Creek near Bennett (lakota).
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 1,610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 668 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,356 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 63 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2022.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% 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 | Bennett (lakota) |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.81709, -98.04330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16,356 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,356 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,065 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 668 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 122,427 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MINERAL WELLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01225 |
| Federal ID | TX01225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |