Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam

OFF CH-WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER· Dallas, Texas· Concrete· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Local Government

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 Length160 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area3,070 sq mi
NID IDTX06567

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

GRAND PRAIRIE METROPOLITAN UTILITY & RECLAMATION DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.