Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee

OFF CH-WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER· Dallas, Texas· Built 1988· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDTX06495

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 19, 1988
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF IRVING

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee?

Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee 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 Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee?

Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee is owned by CITY OF IRVING (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee built?

Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee?

Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee?

Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee has a dam height of 15 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 Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee last inspected?

Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee was last inspected on April 19, 1988. 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.