Fourth Street Low Water Dam
Fourth Street Low Water Dam is a concrete dam located in Tarrant County, Texas, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fourth Street Low Water Dam
The primary purpose of Fourth Street Low Water Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tarrant Regional Water District (state). It impounds the West Fork Trinity River near Fort Worth.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 248 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 109 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 875 acre-feet. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 02/11/2000. That was over 26 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Nearest City | Fort Worth |
| River/Stream | West Fork Trinity River |
| Coordinates | 32.76260, -97.31178 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 248 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 109 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2000 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07053 |
| Federal ID | TX07053 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |