Nutt Dam
Key Takeaway
Nutt Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 5.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 673 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05020 |
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
TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Nutt Dam?
Nutt 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 Nutt Dam?
Nutt 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 Nutt Dam built?
Nutt Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Nutt Dam?
Nutt Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Nutt Dam?
Nutt 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 Nutt Dam last inspected?
Nutt Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.