Rhines Reservoir Dam
Rhines Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rhines Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Rhines Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Benny Riley;rhines Lake Association Inc (private). It impounds the Neches River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,949 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Neches River |
| Coordinates | 32.49611, -95.67640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,949 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,949 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,599 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | BENNY RILEY;RHINES LAKE ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02803 |
| Federal ID | TX02803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |