Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee
Key Takeaway
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 10,519 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 989 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 555 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03374 |
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
CITY OF DALLAS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee?
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee 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 Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee?
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee is owned by CITY OF DALLAS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee built?
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee?
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee?
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee has a dam height of 31 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 Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee last inspected?
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee was last inspected on August 25, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.