Benbrook Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyTarrant
Nearest CityFORT WORTH
River/StreamCLEAR FORK OF TRINITY RIVER
Coordinates32.65375, -97.45563

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height134 ft
Dam Height130 ft
Dam Length9,130 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage410,000 acre-ft
Max Storage410,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage88,250 acre-ft
Surface Area3,770 acres
Drainage Area429 sq mi
Max Discharge172,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Fort Worth District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00003
Federal IDTX00003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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