Kidd Springs Lake Dam
Kidd Springs Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Dallas County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kidd Springs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kidd Springs 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 Dallas (local government). It impounds the Kidd Springs Branch.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 222 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 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 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 06/10/2021.
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 | Kidd Springs Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.75450, -96.83345 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 222 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,880 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF DALLAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09151 |
| Federal ID | TX09151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |