Kidd Springs Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.