Mountain Creek Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyDallas
Nearest CityDALLAS
River/StreamMOUNTAIN CREEK
Coordinates32.73256, -96.94375

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length8,200 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage64,372 acre-ft
Max Storage64,372 acre-ft
Normal Storage24,280 acre-ft
Surface Area2,880 acres
Drainage Area295 sq mi
Max Discharge128,502 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCONSTELLATION TEXAS POWER SERVICES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00827
Federal IDTX00827
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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