Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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 | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,017 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,213 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07534 |
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 TEMPLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam?
Crossroads Park Regional 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 Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam?
Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam is owned by CITY OF TEMPLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam?
Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam last inspected?
Crossroads Park Regional Detention Dam was last inspected on January 31, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.