Robert L Parker Dam
Robert L Parker Dam is an earth dam located in Bandera County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Robert L Parker Dam
The primary purpose of Robert L Parker 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 Bbr Cypress Springs Ranch Partners Llc (private). It impounds the Verde Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 518 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2019. That was 7 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% 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 | Bandera |
| River/Stream | Verde Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.87722, -99.16140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 518 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,798 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BBR CYPRESS SPRINGS RANCH PARTNERS LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04765 |
| Federal ID | TX04765 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |