Parker Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Parker Dam
The primary purpose of Parker Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ct Parker Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-copperas Creek near Rising Star.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/1973. That was over 53 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| Nearest City | Rising Star |
| River/Stream | Tr-copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.09427, -98.90251 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ct Parker Jr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06496 |
| Federal ID | TX06496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |