French Lake Dam
French Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tarrant County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About French Lake Dam
The primary purpose of French Lake Dam 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 French Lake Creek near Fort Worth.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2018.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| Nearest City | Fort Worth |
| River/Stream | French Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.63940, -97.38764 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF FORT WORTH |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07106 |
| Federal ID | TX07106 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |