Bentwater Pond Dam
Bentwater Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hood County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bentwater Pond Dam
Bentwater Pond Dam is a dam in Hood, Texas. The dam is owned by Bentwater Property Owners Association Inc (private). It impounds the Eden Branch ��� Tributary Of Brazos River (lake Granbury).
The dam stands 29 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 04/13/2023.
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 | Hood |
| River/Stream | Eden Branch ��� Tributary Of Brazos River (lake Granbury) |
| Coordinates | 32.47793, -97.74832 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,585 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BENTWATER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07561 |
| Federal ID | TX07561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |