Mine Creek Reservoir Dam
Mine Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mine Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Mine Creek Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coon Creek Club (private). It impounds the Mine Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 158 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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 01/29/2020.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% 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 | Mine Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.08362, -95.83048 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 158 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COON CREEK CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06324 |
| Federal ID | TX06324 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |