California Crossing Dam
California Crossing Dam is a concrete dam located in Dallas County, Texas, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About California Crossing Dam
The primary purpose of California Crossing Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Dallas (local government). It impounds the Elm Fork Trinity River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 517 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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. 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 09/17/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Elm Fork Trinity River |
| Coordinates | 32.86888, -96.92368 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF DALLAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05891 |
| Federal ID | TX05891 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |