Timarrow Lake Iv Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Timarrow Lake IV Dam, located in Tarrant County, Texas, is a private-owned earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 28 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 196 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16.7 acres. Situated on the TR-Big Bear Creek, the dam does not have a spillway and is classified as having a high risk potential.

Although the dam's inspection frequency, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness are not rated, it is regulated and permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available," but its risk assessment is categorized as high. Despite these risk factors, the dam remains in operation and poses no immediate threats.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Timarrow Lake IV Dam serves as a unique case study in dam management and regulation. With its recreational focus and high-risk potential, the dam highlights the importance of regular inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness measures to ensure the safety and integrity of water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

TR-BIG BEAR CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.7

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

1.73

Nid Storage

196

Structural Height

28

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

28
       
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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.