Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam dam
Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam
The Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam, located in Tarrant County, Texas, serves as a vital recreational resource while also contributing to the management of water resources in the area. Completed in 1989, this earthen dam stands at a height of 24.2 feet and has a length of 410 feet, creating a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.5 acres. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary of Village Creek, providing essential flood control and water storage for the region.
Maintained by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam has a fair condition assessment as of March 2017. With a moderate risk rating, the dam has undergone modifications in 2009 to improve its hydraulic capabilities. The structure features an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate, ensuring proper water flow and management during periods of excess discharge. Despite its fair condition, the dam continues to be a crucial asset for water resource management and recreational activities in the Arlington area.
Overall, the Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam is a significant infrastructure that plays a dual role in water management and recreational opportunities. With its strategic location and design, the dam effectively balances the needs of the community while also serving as a valuable habitat for local flora and fauna. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the conservation and maintenance of dams like this one are essential for ensuring the sustainability and resilience of ecosystems in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Village Ck At Everman | 365 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Beach St | 288 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 266 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 193 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 229 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Rd | 383 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road 1, Grand Prairie
- Road 1, Grand Prairie
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
Campgrounds
- Camp Thurman
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Antelope Run
- Beaver Way
Fishing spots
Track Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam
Where does the data for Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Arlington Southwest Nature Preserve Dam.