Palo Duro Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hansford |
| River/Stream | PALO DURO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.36168, -101.16412 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Height | 128 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,410 acres |
| Drainage Area | 614 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 237,501 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | PALO DURO RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |