Bachman Branch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bachman Branch |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | northwest Dallas, Texas (USA) 183 m (600 ft) |
| River mouth | Trinity River 123 m (404 ft) |
| Length | 10 mi (16 km) |
Bachman Branch (also called Bachman Creek) is a medium-sized stream in Dallas, Texas, United States. It flows into the Trinity River. A stream like this that flows into a larger river is called a tributary. Bachman Branch is about 10 miles (16 km) long.
Where Bachman Branch Starts and Flows
Bachman Branch begins in northwest Dallas, Texas. Its starting point, called the headwaters, is near Forest Lane. This is about half a mile (0.8 km) west of the Dallas North Tollway.
From there, the stream flows south. Then it turns west. It passes through a popular spot called Bachman Lake. After leaving Bachman Lake, Bachman Branch eventually joins the Elm Fork of the Trinity River.
- Where it starts: 32°55′15.10″N 96°49′11.21″W / 32.9208611°N 96.8197806°W
- Where it ends: 32°50′38.40″N 96°53′21.56″W / 32.8440000°N 96.8893222°W
The New Frazier Dam
A dam called the New Frazier Dam is built on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. This dam helps control floods. It also helps provide water to Fishing Hole Lake. The Dallas Water Utilities owns and manages this dam. It was finished in 1965.
