Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 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 | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 3,740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07555 |
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
TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir 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 Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam is owned by TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam built?
Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam was completed in 2010, making it 16 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Eagle Mountain Balancing Reservoir Dam was last inspected on September 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.