White Lake Dam
White Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About White Lake Dam
The primary purpose of White Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maurice White (private). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.11127, -95.89516 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MAURICE WHITE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00215 |
| Federal ID | TX00215 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |