Bentle Branch Detention Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas |
| Nearest City | CEDAR HILL |
| River/Stream | BENTLE BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 32.60170, -96.94620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF CEDAR HILL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |