Chisholm Park Lake Dam

Tarrant, Texas· Built 1986· Earth· 11 ft tall
High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Chisholm Park Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. 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 11 ft (taller than 6.1% in TX)
Dam Length640 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge267 cfs
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)
NID IDTX09608

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 28, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF HURST

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chisholm Park Lake Dam?

Chisholm Park Lake 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 Chisholm Park Lake Dam?

Chisholm Park Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF HURST (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chisholm Park Lake Dam built?

Chisholm Park Lake Dam was completed in 1986, making it 40 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Chisholm Park Lake Dam?

Chisholm Park Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Chisholm Park Lake Dam last inspected?

Chisholm Park Lake Dam was last inspected on July 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.