Hatfield Branch Detention Dam
Hatfield Branch Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Texas, built in 1986. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hatfield Branch Detention Dam
Hatfield Branch Detention Dam is a dam in Dallas, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Dallas (local government). It impounds the Hatfield Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 677 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/21/2021.
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 |
| River/Stream | Hatfield Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.72677, -96.64480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 677 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CITY OF DALLAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07344 |
| Federal ID | TX07344 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |