Eagle Mountain Dam dam
Eagle Mountain Dam
Eagle Mountain Dam, located in Fort Worth, Texas, stands as a testament to engineering excellence and resource management. Built in 1932 by HAWLEY AND FREESE AND NICHOLS, this earth dam on the West Fork Trinity River serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a height of 85 feet and a length of 4400 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 680,335 acre-feet, making it a crucial water source for the region.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Eagle Mountain Dam has undergone regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The dam boasts a satisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021, indicating its robustness in safeguarding water resources and mitigating flood risks. With a spillway width of 2800 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 125,100 cubic feet per second, the dam is well-equipped to manage potential excess water flow.
Eagle Mountain Dam's strategic location, innovative design, and efficient water management practices make it a vital asset for water supply and irrigation in Tarrant County, Texas. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the dam serves as a critical infrastructure for ensuring water security and sustainability in the region. Its continued regulatory oversight and commitment to safety underscore its importance in safeguarding both the environment and the local community's water needs.
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 Eagle Mountain Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wfk Trinityrv At White Settlement Rd | 110 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck At Reno | 0 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 229 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv At Ft Worth | 193 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 39 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Beach St | 288 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eagle Mountain Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 4873 570, Wise County
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- Rocky Creek Park Road Fort Worth
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
- Marshall Creek Park Denton County
Campgrounds
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Camp Thurman
- Dallas / Arlington Koa
Track Eagle Mountain Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eagle Mountain Dam
Where does the data for Eagle Mountain 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 Eagle Mountain Dam.