Echo Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Echo Lake Dam, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a vital structure regulating the flow of TR-Sycamore Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 32.6 feet, with a primary purpose of providing recreation opportunities for locals and visitors alike. With a normal storage capacity of 36 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 6,900 cubic feet per second, the dam serves as a crucial resource for water management in the area.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Echo Lake Dam has been deemed to be in fair condition as of January 2018, with a moderate hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, ensuring the controlled release of water during periods of excess flow. With a drainage area of one square mile and a surface area of 16 acres, the dam plays a significant role in maintaining water levels and fostering a sustainable ecosystem in the region.

Despite its age, Echo Lake Dam continues to be a key structure for water resource management and recreation in Tarrant County, Texas. With a history of serving the community for over six decades, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of maintaining and inspecting critical infrastructure to ensure the safety and well-being of both humans and the environment.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

1030

Dam Height

32.6

River Or Stream

TR-SYCAMORE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

32.6

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

780

Structural Height

32.6

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

33
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.