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.
Bachman Dam was originally built in 1901 to mitigate 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.
Project Overview
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Construction Timeline
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Latest News
Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway construction underway
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Estela Ornelas, Dallas Water Utilities 214-671-9554 [email protected] Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway construction underway A section of the park’s trail has been detoured Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has begun construction...
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My Park Day is coming up! Join Dallas Park and Recreation Department and volunteers on April 20, from 9 a.m. to noon to help with litter and debris pickup, flower planting, mulching and weeding to keep Bachman Lake Park pristine. What a great way to help beautify and enhance our parks this spring (and just in time for #EarthDay)! Learn more at bit.ly/3VRa9m9. #bachmanlakedam Friends of Bachman Lake City of Dallas - City Hall City of Dallas Water Utilities Bachman Lake Together Dallas Love Field Dallas Rowing Club
¡Se acerca la fecha del evento My Park Day (Día de Mi Parque)! Únase a Dallas Park and Recreation Department y a los voluntarios el 20 de abril, desde las 9 a.m. hasta el mediodía para ayudar a recoger la basura y los escombros, plantar flores, cubrir el suelo con mantillo y quitar la maleza para mantener el Parque del Lago Bachman impecable. ¡Qué gran manera de ayudar a embellecer y mejorar nuestros parques esta primavera (y justo a tiempo para el Día de la Tierra #EarthDay)! Obtenga más información en bit.ly/3VRa9m9. #bachmanlakedam
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The rehabilitation work at the #bachmanlakedam and Spillway is in full swing! Mark Mihm, Project Manager and Senior Engineer at City of Dallas Water Utilities, shares insights on the project's progress, its importance and what to expect during construction.
¡Las obras de rehabilitación de la Presa y el Desagüe del Lago Bachman están en marcha! Mark Mihm, director del proyecto e ingeniero principal de City of Dallas Water Utilities, comparte con nosotros detalles sobre el progreso del proyecto, su importancia y lo que se puede esperar durante la construcción. vimeo.com/920235023?share=copy
City of Dallas - City Hall Dallas 311 Dallas Love Field Friends of Bachman Lake Dallas Rowing Club Dallas Park and Recreation Department Bachman Lake Together Bachman Lake Community Bachman Community Recreation Center
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