Emerald Lake Dam
Emerald Lake Dam is a dam located in Dallas County, Texas, built in 1997. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Emerald Lake Dam
Emerald Lake Dam is a dam in Dallas, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Dallas (local government). It impounds the Tributary Of Mountain Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 05/21/2024.
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 | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.65370, -96.96517 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,324 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CITY OF DALLAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07342 |
| Federal ID | TX07342 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |