Dow Lake Dam
Dow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tarrant County, Texas, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dow Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Dow (private). It impounds the Tr-live Oak Creek.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 02/13/2004. That was over 22 years ago.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Tarrant |
| River/Stream | Tr-live Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.78137, -97.51009 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 296 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ROBERT DOW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/2004 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07210 |
| Federal ID | TX07210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |