Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam in Tarrant, Texas, is a private dam built in 1950 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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The dam, designed by CARTER AND BURGESS INC, stands at a height of 23 feet and has a length of 255 feet, creating a surface area of 1.6 acres and a normal storage capacity of 14 acre-feet. Located on TR-MARYS CREEK, this earth dam with a buttress core type is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspection and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam has been assessed as being in fair condition as of February 2015. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. The last inspection was conducted in July 2014, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam poses no known hazard potential, and its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently not available. With its contribution to recreational activities in the area and its regulated maintenance, Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam serves as a vital resource for water enthusiasts and climate conservation efforts in Texas.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
255 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MARYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.34 |
Nid Storage |
23 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |