North Side Drive Dam No 3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Tarrant, Texas, the North Side Drive Dam No 3, completed in 1986, stands as a testament to engineering excellence.


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Summary

Designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS, this earth dam with a buttress core serves primarily for recreational purposes along the West Fork Trinity River. Standing at a structural height of 8 feet and a length of 261 feet, it provides a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, ensuring a steady water supply for the area.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam boasts a high risk assessment rating. While its hazard potential and condition assessment remain unspecified, the dam is equipped with one outlet gate and lacks a spillway. Despite its age, it has not undergone any modifications since its construction, highlighting the robustness of its design and construction.

With its picturesque location and vital role in water resource management, the North Side Drive Dam No 3 stands as a crucial infrastructure in Fort Worth. As an essential element in the region's recreational landscape, it serves as a reminder of the intersection between human ingenuity and environmental sustainability, making it a valuable asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.

Year Completed

1986

Dam Length

261

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

8

Nid Storage

86

Structural Height

8

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

8
       
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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.