Creslenn Ranch Dam
Creslenn Ranch Dam is a gravity dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Creslenn Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Creslenn Ranch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Creslenn Ranch Company (private). It impounds the Old Channel Trinity River.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 735 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 12/01/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Old Channel Trinity River |
| Coordinates | 32.03849, -96.06563 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 735 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 735 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 735 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CRESLENN RANCH COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00235 |
| Federal ID | TX00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |