Park Hill Detention Dam
Park Hill Detention Dam is a concrete dam located in Tarrant County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Park Hill Detention Dam
Park Hill Detention Dam is a dam in Tarrant, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Fort Worth (local government). It impounds the Zoo Creek (tributary Of Clear Fork Of The Trinity River) near Fort Worth.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 303 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 03/14/2023.
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 | Fort Worth |
| River/Stream | Zoo Creek (tributary Of Clear Fork Of The Trinity River) |
| Coordinates | 32.71582, -97.35382 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 303 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,781 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CITY OF FORT WORTH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07572 |
| Federal ID | TX07572 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |