Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam

OFF-CHANNEL· Ellis, Texas· Built 2015· Earth· 30 ft tall
High Hazard State Government

Key Takeaway

Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. 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 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length3,219 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Normal Storage146 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,622 cfs
Year Completed2015 (11 years old)
NID IDTX07441

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: November 13, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam?

Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir 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 Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam?

Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir 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 Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam built?

Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam?

Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam last inspected?

Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2018. 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.