Western Lake Dam
Western Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Western Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Western Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Western Lake Estates Owners Association (private). It impounds the Hart Branch near Granbury.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 510 acre-feet. 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. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Nearest City | Granbury |
| River/Stream | Hart Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.61756, -97.81592 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WESTERN LAKE ESTATES OWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04281 |
| Federal ID | TX04281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |