Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam
Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Collin County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Willow Bend Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Willow Bend Lakes Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-white Rock Creek near Plano.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 703 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 211 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 12/06/2019.
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 | Collin |
| Nearest City | Plano |
| River/Stream | Tr-white Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.03370, -96.80318 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 703 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,973 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WILLOW BEND LAKES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01123 |
| Federal ID | TX01123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |