Parker Lake 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 625 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Parker Lake 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Parker Lake 2 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 19 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 228 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 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| River/Stream | Tr-red River |
| Coordinates | 34.03758, -98.17199 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joe Parker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02857 |
| Federal ID | TX02857 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |