Chisholm Park Lake Dam, located in Tarrant County, Texas, is a local government-owned earth dam completed in 1986 by Freese & Nichols Inc.
Wind
Humidity
and Halff Associates. This structure stands at a height of 11 feet and has a hydraulic height of 10.4 feet, with a length of 640 feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a normal storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet, and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Chisholm Park Lake Dam underwent hydraulic modifications in 2015. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with state permitting, inspections, and enforcement in place. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating a level of risk that requires careful monitoring and management to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
Overall, Chisholm Park Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in the area, providing storage for water and helping to manage flood risk. With its unique design features and regulatory oversight, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential hazards. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Chisholm Park Lake Dam to be an intriguing example of engineering and environmental management in action.
Years Modified |
2015 - Hydraulic |
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
640 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
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Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.4 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
11 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
11 |
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