Denver Tank Dam, located in Wichita Falls, Texas, has been serving as a vital water resource infrastructure since its completion in 1882.
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Humidity
Owned privately, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 2000 feet in length along the TR-Wichita River. With a maximum storage capacity of 565 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and supply for the region.
Managed and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Denver Tank Dam has undergone modifications in 1957 to enhance its operational efficiency. Despite its age, the dam's condition is currently not rated, with a moderate risk assessment level of 3. The spillway, with a width of 17 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam features two uncontrolled outlet gates for water discharge.
While the dam's hazard potential and emergency preparedness details are not available, Denver Tank Dam remains a key component in the water infrastructure of Wichita Falls. With its historic significance and ongoing role in water management, the dam serves as a testament to the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Years Modified |
1957 - Other |
Year Completed |
1882 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-WICHITA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
565 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |
Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls
|
2cfs |
Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls
|
29cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta
|
0cfs |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |
Red Rv Nr Burkburnett
|
52cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Nr Archer City
|
2cfs |