Located in Irving, Texas, the Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee serves as a vital structure for the local government, designed by the City of Irving.
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Completed in 1988, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 1,000 feet in length, providing irrigation for the golf course. With a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the course's water supply.
Regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 39 acre-feet. Despite its high risk assessment rating of 2, the structure's condition remains unrated, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in managing water resources for irrigation purposes.
Situated along the West Fork Trinity River, this levee plays a key role in water management for the Twin Wells Golf Course. Although lacking a spillway, the dam features one outlet gate to control water flow. With its strategic location and critical function in providing irrigation water, the Twin Wells Golf Course Irrigation Lake Levee stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
56 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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3cfs |
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353cfs |
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465cfs |
Turtle Ck At Dallas
|
5cfs |
White Rock Ck At White Rock Lk
|
46cfs |
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