Lake Palo Pinto Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| Nearest City | BRAZOS |
| River/Stream | PALO PINTO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.64485, -98.27227 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Height | 96 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,661 acres |
| Drainage Area | 471 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 362,299 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MINERAL WELLS;PALO PINTO COUNTY MWD 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |