Las Colinas Reservoir No 4 Dam
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 Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04851 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DALLAS COUNTY URD
Private
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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.