Cantrell Lake Dam
Cantrell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Cantrell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cantrell Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-horsley Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-horsley Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45858, -95.62483 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02805 |
| Federal ID | TX02805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |