Bachman Lake Dam

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyDallas
Nearest CityDALLAS
River/StreamBACHMAN BRANCH
Coordinates32.84868, -96.87130

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,460 acre-ft
Max Storage2,460 acre-ft
Normal Storage959 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge28,648 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerARCADIS US INC;CITY OF DALLAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection05/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00830
Federal IDTX00830
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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