Rockwall-forney Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyKaufman
Nearest CitySEAGOVILLE
River/StreamEAST FORK TRINITY RIVER
Coordinates32.80167, -96.50667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length12,500 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage575,040 acre-ft
Max Storage575,040 acre-ft
Normal Storage452,040 acre-ft
Surface Area22,745 acres
Drainage Area1,071 sq mi
Max Discharge375,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF DALLAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00837
Federal IDTX00837
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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