North Lake Dam, located in Irving, Texas, was completed in 1957 and serves as a critical water resource management structure for the region.
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This earth dam, standing at a height of 65 feet with a length of 4800 feet, impounds the South Fork Grapevine Creek, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 24,000 acre-feet. The dam plays a crucial role in flood control, water supply, and recreational activities in the area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), North Lake Dam has been inspected regularly, with its condition assessed as satisfactory as of April 2021. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 200 feet and one outlet gate. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not experienced any hazard potential and continues to operate effectively, meeting the water needs of the surrounding community while maintaining the ecological balance of the area.
As a significant infrastructure project in the Fort Worth District, North Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of engineering expertise and environmental stewardship. With its strategic location, efficient design, and successful operation, the dam stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Years Modified |
1993 - Other |
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
4800 |
Dam Height |
65 |
River Or Stream |
SOUTH FORK GRAPEVINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
806 |
Hydraulic Height |
65 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
24000 |
Structural Height |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
65 |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Carrollton
|
427cfs |
Denton Ck Nr Grapevine
|
191cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Spur 348
|
501cfs |
Indian Ck At Fm 2281
|
10cfs |
Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville
|
86cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie
|
403cfs |