Eagle Mountain Dam
Eagle Mountain Dam is an earth dam located in Tarrant County, Texas, built in 1932. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eagle Mountain Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle Mountain Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tarrant Regional Water District (state). It impounds the West Fork Trinity River near Fort Worth.
The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 7,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9,246 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 677,127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,970 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2019.
At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Nearest City | Fort Worth |
| River/Stream | West Fork Trinity River |
| Coordinates | 32.87390, -97.46104 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 677,127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 677,127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185,087 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,246 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,970 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00779 |
| Federal ID | TX00779 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |