Kidd Springs Lake Dam in Dallas, Texas, is a local government-owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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The dam, built by the Parks and Recreation Department of Dallas, serves the primary purpose of recreation, providing a surface area of 2.15 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, the earth dam stands at a height of 19.9 feet and stretches 222 feet in length.
The dam, situated on Kidd Springs Branch, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet and a normal storage of 20 acre-feet. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 48 feet, capable of discharging up to 1350 cubic feet per second. The structure underwent a structural modification in 1993 and was last inspected in October 2015, with a satisfactory condition assessment reported in April 2021. Despite a moderate risk rating, the dam's hazard potential is not available, suggesting a relatively stable and well-maintained infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate.
Years Modified |
1993 - Structural |
Dam Length |
222 |
Dam Height |
19.9 |
River Or Stream |
KIDD SPRINGS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.15 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
0.74 |
Nid Storage |
49 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Trinity Rv At Dallas
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1060cfs |
Turtle Ck At Dallas
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6cfs |
Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie
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3cfs |
Trinity Rv Bl Dallas
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1350cfs |
White Rock Ck At White Rock Lk
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68cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie
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403cfs |
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Captain Hook
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Black Beard
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Tejas
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Dry Gulch
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Davey Crockett
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Carlsbad
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