Bentle Branch Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Bentle Branch Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07316 |
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 CEDAR HILL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bentle Branch Detention Dam?
Bentle Branch Detention Dam 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 Bentle Branch Detention Dam?
Bentle Branch Detention Dam is owned by CITY OF CEDAR HILL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bentle Branch Detention Dam built?
Bentle Branch Detention Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bentle Branch Detention Dam?
Bentle Branch Detention Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bentle Branch Detention Dam?
Bentle Branch Detention Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Bentle Branch Detention Dam last inspected?
Bentle Branch Detention Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.