Woody Branch Dam
Woody Branch Dam is a concrete dam located in Dallas County, Texas, built in 1997. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woody Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Woody Branch Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Dallas (local government). It impounds the Woody Branch near Dallas.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 1,425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 475 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 06/23/2021.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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 | Dallas |
| Nearest City | Dallas |
| River/Stream | Woody Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.66825, -96.86578 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 47,802 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF DALLAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07083 |
| Federal ID | TX07083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |