Forest Grove Dam
Forest Grove Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Forest Grove Dam
Forest Grove Dam is a dam in Henderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Luminant Power Company Llc (private). It impounds the Caney Creek.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 3,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,502 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 55 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 06/28/2023.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.23031, -95.96320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,038 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,502 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 114,900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | LUMINANT POWER COMPANY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04395 |
| Federal ID | TX04395 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |