Joe B Hogsett Dam
Joe B Hogsett Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Joe B Hogsett Dam
The primary purpose of Joe B Hogsett Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tarrant Regional Water District (state). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Trinidad.
The dam stands 91 feet tall and stretches 17,539 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33,099 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,423,292 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,008 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/07/2021.
At 91 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Trinidad |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.18034, -96.06889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Length | 17,539 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,423,292 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,423,292 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 631,401 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33,099 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,008 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 213,940 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TARRANT REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00237 |
| Federal ID | TX00237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |