Joint Booster Pump Station No 3 Reservoir Dam
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 Length | 3,219 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,622 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07441 |
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
TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
State Government
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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.