North Side Drive Dam No 3
North Side Drive Dam No 3 is an earth dam located in Tarrant County, Texas, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About North Side Drive Dam No 3
The primary purpose of North Side Drive Dam No 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Fort Worth (local government). It impounds the West Fork Trinity River near Fort Worth.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 261 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 06/18/1986. That was over 39 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Nearest City | Fort Worth |
| River/Stream | West Fork Trinity River |
| Coordinates | 32.77233, -97.33866 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 261 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF FORT WORTH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/18/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06021 |
| Federal ID | TX06021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |