Tarrant Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Tarrant Park Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,922 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02335 |
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
US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tarrant Park Dam?
Tarrant Park 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 Tarrant Park Dam?
Tarrant Park Dam is owned by US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tarrant Park Dam built?
Tarrant Park Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Tarrant Park Dam?
Tarrant Park 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 Tarrant Park Dam?
Tarrant Park 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 Tarrant Park Dam last inspected?
Tarrant Park Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.