Park Hill Detention Dam

ZOO CREEK (TRIBUTARY OF CLEAR FORK OF THE TRINITY RIVER)· Tarrant, Texas· Concrete· 27 ft tall
High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Park Hill Detention 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 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length303 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge12,781 cfs
NID IDTX07572

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: Yes
Last Inspection: March 14, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF FORT WORTH

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Park Hill Detention Dam?

Park Hill Detention 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 Park Hill Detention Dam?

Park Hill Detention Dam is owned by CITY OF FORT WORTH (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Park Hill Detention Dam?

Park Hill Detention Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Park Hill Detention Dam last inspected?

Park Hill Detention Dam was last inspected on March 14, 2023. 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.