Bridgeport Dam
Bridgeport Dam is an earth dam located in Wise County, Texas, built in 1931. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bridgeport Dam
The primary purpose of Bridgeport 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 Tarrant Regional Water District (state). It impounds the West Fork Trinity River near Bridgeport.
The dam stands 130 feet tall and stretches 2,040 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12,940 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 923,814 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,111 square miles. Completed in 1931, 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 07/23/2020.
At 130 feet, this dam is taller than 99% 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 | Wise |
| Nearest City | Bridgeport |
| River/Stream | West Fork Trinity River |
| Coordinates | 33.22270, -97.83143 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Height | 130 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,040 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 923,814 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 923,814 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 361,875 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12,940 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,111 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 109,600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01496 |
| Federal ID | TX01496 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |