Bachman Lake Dam Rehab
Dallas Water Utilities is rehabilitating the Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway to minimize flood risk, ensure dam safety and meet regulatory requirements.
Construction underway on the Bachman Dam and Spillway
Bachman Dam was originally built in 1901 to supply water for Dallas. Today, it is no longer used for water supply yet serves an important role in mitigating flooding of nearby properties, infrastructure and businesses.
While the dam has only needed minor repairs over its lifetime, larger improvements are required to minimize flood risk and comply with regulations for dam safety. Trail improvements are also needed for public safety and better accessibility.
Lake dredging was completed in Spring 2023 to restore the lake’s depth. Construction on the dam, lake spillways and trail improvements began in December of 2023.
Aerial photograph of Bachman Lake Park and its surrounding area located in Dallas, Texas, taken in 1954.
Haskins, Squire. [Aerial View of Bachman Lake Park and Surrounding Area], photograph, 1954; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1030325/: accessed November 21, 2019), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dallas Municipal Archives.
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September eNews
Oct 06, 2025
Construction crews working on the Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway rehabilitation project made tremendous progress this summer. The project is on schedule for completion in early 2026. Here are a few highlights.
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Happy Thanksgiving! We would like to thank the construction crews and project teams for their hard work on the Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway improvements. Thank you also to the Bachman Lake community for your continued support!
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias! Queremos dar las gracias a los equipos de construcción y del proyecto por su arduo trabajo en las mejoras de la presa y el desagüe del Lago Bachman. ¡Gracias también a la comunidad del Lago Bachman por su continuo apoyo!
City of Dallas Water Utilities, Friends of Bachman Lake, Bachman Lake Together, Dallas Rowing Club, Dallas Love Field #Thanksgiving2025
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Progress is being made on the new section of the trail along Bachman Lake that is being rebuilt as part of the dam rehabilitation. The concrete base is now complete and will soon be topped with an asphalt jogging surface. The goal is to reopen the trail by early spring.
Se están realizando avances en la nueva sección del sendero a lo largo del Lago Bachman, que se está reconstruyendo como parte de la rehabilitación de la presa. La base de hormigón pronto se cubrirá con una superficie de asfalto para correr. El objetivo es reabrir el sendero a principios de la primavera.
City of Dallas Water Utilities, Friends of Bachman Lake, Bachman Lake Together, Dallas Rowing Club, Dallas Love Field
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