Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam
Key Takeaway
Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 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 | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,784 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09695 |
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
CH-B TRINITY FALLS GP LLC;MCKINNEY MUD 1 OF COLLIN COUNTY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam?
Trinity Falls Pond D Weir 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 Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam?
Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam is owned by CH-B TRINITY FALLS GP LLC;MCKINNEY MUD 1 OF COLLIN COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam built?
Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam?
Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam last inspected?
Trinity Falls Pond D Weir Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.