Hume Lake Dam
Hume Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hume Lake Dam
Hume Lake Dam is a dam in Henderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Patrick Sands (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of Catfish Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2021.
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 | Unnamed Tributary Of Catfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.13197, -95.69665 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | PATRICK SANDS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07330 |
| Federal ID | TX07330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |