Josey Ranch Lake Dam in Carrollton, Texas, stands as a testament to engineering excellence, designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS.
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The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, creating a serene oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 553 feet, this earth dam on HUTTON BRANCH offers a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.88 acres.
Maintained by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Josey Ranch Lake Dam has been inspected regularly, with its condition assessed as fair in 2015. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 130 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 2206 cubic feet per second. Despite a moderate risk assessment, the dam's hazard potential is not available, but emergency action plans are in place to ensure public safety.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Dallas, Texas, Josey Ranch Lake Dam offers a recreational haven for residents and visitors alike. Its engineering ingenuity and regulatory oversight ensure the continued enjoyment of this water resource for generations to come.
Years Modified |
2002 - Other |
Dam Length |
553 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
HUTTON BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.88 |
Drainage Area |
0.25 |
Nid Storage |
118 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
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