Hords Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Hords Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1948 and is 78 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 91 ft (taller than 99.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 6,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 49.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 510 acres |
| Drainage Area | 48 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00006 |
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
USACE - Fort Worth District
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Hords Creek Dam?
Hords Creek 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 Hords Creek Dam?
Hords Creek Dam is owned by USACE - Fort Worth District (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hords Creek Dam built?
Hords Creek Dam was completed in 1948, making it 78 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 Hords Creek Dam?
Hords Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hords Creek Dam?
Hords Creek Dam has a dam height of 91 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 Hords Creek Dam last inspected?
Hords Creek Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.