West Balancing Reservoir Dam
West Balancing Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Tarrant County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West Balancing Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of West Balancing Reservoir 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 Off Ch-tr-village Creek near Bisbee.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 568 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 09/22/2022.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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 | Bisbee |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-tr-village Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.61996, -97.20816 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 568 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 568 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05216 |
| Federal ID | TX05216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |