Wildbriar Lake Dam, located in Dallas, Texas, is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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This Earth-type dam stands at 18 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 16.5 feet and a length of 550 feet, creating a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," with a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a maximum discharge of 1120 cubic feet per second.
The dam's condition was last assessed as "Fair" in June 2014, and it has a moderate risk level assigned. Despite lacking certain hazard potential and emergency preparedness information, Wildbriar Lake Dam remains a significant feature in the local water resource infrastructure. With its unique design specifications and regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a crucial component in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks in the region. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Wildbriar Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study in dam management and environmental stewardship.
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
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Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
16.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.15 |
Nid Storage |
48 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
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