King Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 King Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of King Lake No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Delmar King;jean King (private). It impounds the Tr-dry Creek near Garner.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Nearest City | Garner |
| River/Stream | Tr-dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.88148, -97.95546 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Delmar King;jean King |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05853 |
| Federal ID | TX05853 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |