Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam

TR - BIG FOSSIL CREEK· Tarrant, Texas· Earth· 16 ft tall
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length330 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
NID IDTX09598

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: No
Last Inspection: June 10, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

MEADOW LAKES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION;SKYLARK CIRCLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam?

Meadows Lakes West Lake 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 Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam?

Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam is owned by MEADOW LAKES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION;SKYLARK CIRCLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam?

Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam last inspected?

Meadows Lakes West Lake Dam was last inspected on June 10, 2022. 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.