Sandpit Dam is an earth dam located in Parker County, Texas, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 680 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 Sandpit Dam
The primary purpose of Sandpit Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Matthew Morris Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Clear Fork near Aledo.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/29/2007. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Parker |
| Nearest City | Aledo |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Clear Fork |
| Coordinates | 32.68816, -97.63706 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Matthew Morris Et Al |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05988 |
| Federal ID | TX05988 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |