Lake Worth Dam
Lake Worth Dam is an earth dam located in Tarrant County, Texas, built in 1914. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Worth Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Worth Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Fort Worth (local government). It impounds the West Fork Trinity River near Fort Worth.
The dam stands 61 feet tall and stretches 3,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3,560 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110,980 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,047 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
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 07/28/2022.
At 61 feet, this dam is taller than 95% 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 | 32.79113, -97.41505 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110,980 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110,980 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33,619 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,560 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,047 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 237,184 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF FORT WORTH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00785 |
| Federal ID | TX00785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |