Fourth Street Low Water Dam
Key Takeaway
Fourth Street Low Water Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 248 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07053 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
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 Fourth Street Low Water Dam?
Fourth Street Low Water Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fourth Street Low Water Dam?
Fourth Street Low Water 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 Fourth Street Low Water Dam built?
Fourth Street Low Water Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Fourth Street Low Water Dam?
Fourth Street Low Water Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fourth Street Low Water Dam?
Fourth Street Low Water Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Fourth Street Low Water Dam last inspected?
Fourth Street Low Water Dam was last inspected on February 11, 2000. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.