Parker Creek Lake Dam
Parker Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Medina County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Parker Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parker Creek Lake 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 Edwards Aquifer Authority (local government). It impounds the Parkers Creek near D'hanis.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,525 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,987 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 11/03/2023.
At 55 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 | Medina |
| Nearest City | D'hanis |
| River/Stream | Parkers Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.44309, -99.25295 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,987 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,987 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,198 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01795 |
| Federal ID | TX01795 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |