Sandlin Dam
Sandlin Dam is an earth dam located in Denton County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sandlin Dam
The primary purpose of Sandlin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bulls Casey;city Of Denton;jason Thomas;kevin Nelms;shadow Brook Place Homeowners Association Inc (local government). It impounds the Fletcher Branch.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Denton |
| River/Stream | Fletcher Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.16877, -97.12619 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BULLS CASEY;CITY OF DENTON;JASON THOMAS;KEVIN NELMS;SHADOW BROOK PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09066 |
| Federal ID | TX09066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |