Fountain View Dam

TRIBUTARY TO OF MOUNTAIN CREEK· Dallas, Texas· Earth· 17 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Fountain View 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 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge1 cfs
NID IDTX09647

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: May 3, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

THE FOUNTAINS OF LAKE RIDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fountain View Dam?

Fountain View 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 Fountain View Dam?

Fountain View Dam is owned by THE FOUNTAINS OF LAKE RIDGE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Fountain View Dam?

Fountain View Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Fountain View Dam last inspected?

Fountain View Dam was last inspected on May 3, 2017. 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.