Lake Weatherford Dam, Texas, USA

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Quick Facts About Lake Weatherford Dam

Location: Parker, Texas
Coordinates: 32.771186, -97.676056
River: Clear Fork Trinity River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1957
Dam Height: 69 ft (21 m)
Dam Length: 3,050 ft (930 m)
Dam Capacity: 37,520 acre-ft (46,280 Ml)

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Lake Weatherford Dam Information

Lake Weatherford Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Parker County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Clear Fork Trinity River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by ROLAND L S;ROLAND L S and commissioned in 1957 and is currently owned by CITY OF WEATHERFORD.

Lake Weatherford Dam Structure

The Lake Weatherford Dam is approximately 3,050 feet (930 m) long, 69 feet (21 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Lake Weatherford Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 18,714 acre-ft (23,083 Ml) and maximum capacity of 37,520 acre-ft (46,280 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,090 acres (441 ha) and the total catchment area is 109 square miles (282 square kilometres).

Lake Weatherford Dam Spillway

The dam has a 2250 feet (686 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 226584 cubic feet per second (6416 cubic metres per second).

Lake Weatherford Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Lake Weatherford Dam
Parker, Texas
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 69 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 3,050 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 37,520 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 109 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Lake Weatherford Dam Weather

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Lake Weatherford Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Weatherford Dam?

Lake Weatherford Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Lake Weatherford Dam?

Lake Weatherford Dam is in Parker County.

How high is the Lake Weatherford Dam?

Lake Weatherford Dam is 69 feet high.

How long is the Lake Weatherford Dam?

Lake Weatherford Dam is 3,050 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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