Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam

TR-ELM FORK TRINITY RIVER· Dallas, Texas· Built 1963· Buttress· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeButtress
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDTX04851

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
Last Inspection: January 27, 1976
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

DALLAS COUNTY URD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam?

Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 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 Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam?

Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam is owned by DALLAS COUNTY URD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam built?

Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam?

Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam?

Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam last inspected?

Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam was last inspected on January 27, 1976. 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.