Nichols Lake Dam
Nichols Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nichols Lake Dam
The primary purpose of 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 James King (private). It impounds the Anding Branch.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Anding Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.08445, -95.91106 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES KING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00213 |
| Federal ID | TX00213 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |