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Palo Duro Dam Quick Facts

Location: Hansford, Texas
Coordinates: 36.36168, -101.164123
River: Palo Duro Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1991
Dam Height: 128 ft (39 m)
Dam Length: 3,450 ft (1,052 m)
Dam Capacity: 278,500 acre-ft (343,524 Ml)
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Palo Duro Dam Information

Palo Duro Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Hansford County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Palo Duro Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS and commissioned in 1991 and is currently owned by PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS.

Palo Duro Dam Structure

The Palo Duro Dam is approximately 3,450 feet (1,052 m) long, 128 feet (39 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Palo Duro Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 60,900 acre-ft (75,119 Ml) and maximum capacity of 278,500 acre-ft (343,524 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,410 acres (975 ha) and the total catchment area is 614 square miles (1,590 square kilometres).

Palo Duro Dam Spillway

The dam has a 611 feet (186 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 237501 cubic feet per second (6725 cubic metres per second).

Palo Duro Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Palo Duro Dam
Hansford, Texas
Height (ft)
128
Length (Ft)
3,450
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
278,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
614
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Palo Duro Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Palo Duro Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 23:46
Sunrise 07:40
Sunset 17:29
Temperature (°F) 46
Feels Like (°F) 38
Cloud Coverage (%) 48
Pressure (inHg) 1020
Humidity (%) 85
Wind Speed (mph) 17
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Palo Duro Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 34 63 56 1025 60 20 37 SW 0 - clear sky
Wed 42 58 51 1022 33 17 37 SSW 0 - broken clouds
Thu 38 52 43 1026 53 17 28 S 0 - clear sky
Fri 38 59 54 1022 64 16 30 S 0 - clear sky
Sat 42 61 56 1021 58 16 33 S 0 - clear sky
Sun 47 64 58 1006 47 25 40 SSW 0 - clear sky
Mon 41 52 45 1011 58 20 34 ENE 0 - clear sky
Tue 25 40 12 1026 96 29 43 N 100 - snow

Palo Duro Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Palo Duro Dam?

Palo Duro Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Palo Duro Dam?

Palo Duro Dam is in Hansford County.

How high is the Palo Duro Dam?

Palo Duro Dam is 128 feet high.

How long is the Palo Duro Dam?

Palo Duro Dam is 3,450 feet long.

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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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