South Nichols Lake Dam
South Nichols Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Nichols Lake Dam
The primary purpose of South Nichols Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Leonard Nichols (private). It impounds the Gum Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Gum Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.16232, -95.80118 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LEONARD NICHOLS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00210 |
| Federal ID | TX00210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |