Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2014 and is 12 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 | 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 9,306 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,622 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07464 |
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 A WCID
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Midlothian Balancing 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 Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam is owned by TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT A WCID (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam built?
Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam was completed in 2014, making it 12 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam?
Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam was last inspected on November 13, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.