Prestonwood Lake Dam
Prestonwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tarrant County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Prestonwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Prestonwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-village Creek near Arlington.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Nearest City | Arlington |
| River/Stream | Tr-village Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.76989, -97.14344 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04791 |
| Federal ID | TX04791 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |