Bachman Lake Dam

Texas — Dallas County — BACHMAN BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyDallas
RiverBACHMAN BRANCH
Coordinates32.84868, -96.87130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage2,460 acre-ft
Max Storage2,460 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 21, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerARCADIS US INC;CITY OF DALLAS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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