Allan Saxe Pond
Key Takeaway
Allan Saxe Pond is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 2.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 122 cfs |
| NID ID | TX09561 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Allan Saxe Pond?
Allan Saxe Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Allan Saxe Pond?
Allan Saxe Pond is owned by CITY OF ARLINGTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Allan Saxe Pond?
Allan Saxe Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Allan Saxe Pond?
Allan Saxe Pond has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Allan Saxe Pond last inspected?
Allan Saxe Pond was last inspected on March 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.