Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee
Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee is an earth dam located in Kaufman County, Texas, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee
The primary purpose of Tawakoni Balancing Reservoir Levee 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 Dallas (local government). It impounds the Kings Creek near Terrell.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 10,519 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 08/25/2021.
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 | Kaufman |
| Nearest City | Terrell |
| River/Stream | Kings Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.80960, -96.26734 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,519 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 989 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 555 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF DALLAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03374 |
| Federal ID | TX03374 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |