Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam
Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 2014. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam
Midlothian Balancing Reservoir Dam is a dam in Ellis, Texas. The dam is owned by Tarrant Regional Water District A Wcid (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of Oak Branch (no Inflow-ring Levee).
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 9,306 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,654 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2014, the structure is relatively new.
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 11/20/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% 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 | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of Oak Branch (no Inflow-ring Levee) |
| Coordinates | 32.38289, -96.98770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,306 ft |
| Year Completed | 2014 (12 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,654 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,654 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,418 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,622 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT A WCID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07464 |
| Federal ID | TX07464 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |