Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,070 sq mi |
| NID ID | TX06567 |
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
GRAND PRAIRIE METROPOLITAN UTILITY & RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam?
Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond 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 Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam?
Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by GRAND PRAIRIE METROPOLITAN UTILITY & RECLAMATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam?
Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam?
Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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.