Parker Estate Lake Dam
Parker Estate Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parker Estate Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parker Estate Lake 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 Burns And Son (private). It impounds the Off Ch-tr-wichita River near Byers.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Byers |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-tr-wichita River |
| Coordinates | 33.99252, -98.41692 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BURNS AND SON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04677 |
| Federal ID | TX04677 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |