Parker Trust Dam is an earth dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 555 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 Parker Trust Dam
Parker Trust Dam is a dam in Bastrop, Texas. The dam is owned by Mildred Parker;paul Parker (private). It impounds the Tr-gravelly Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 03/16/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| River/Stream | Tr-gravelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.06332, -97.10235 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Mildred Parker;paul Parker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/16/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07275 |
| Federal ID | TX07275 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |