Parkers Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hays County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 940 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 Parkers Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Parkers Pond 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 Ryan Thomason (private). It impounds the Tr-york Creek near Zorn.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Nearest City | Zorn |
| River/Stream | Tr-york Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.81181, -97.98070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ryan Thomason |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04662 |
| Federal ID | TX04662 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |