Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam, located in Dallas, Texas, is a concrete structure designed by Halff and Associates Inc for the primary purpose of irrigation.
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The dam, with a height of 8 feet and a length of 160 feet, serves to store water for agricultural use and recreation. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet.
With a drainage area of 3070 acres and a surface area of 5.1 acres, Grand Prairie Irrigation Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk assessment for the dam is classified as high, indicating the importance of proper maintenance and management to ensure its safety and functionality for both irrigation and recreational purposes.
Dam Length |
160 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
8 |
Drainage Area |
3070 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |
W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie
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403cfs |
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3cfs |
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501cfs |
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1060cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Rd
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318cfs |
Turtle Ck At Dallas
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6cfs |
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