Mabank City Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 1,011 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mabank City Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mabank City Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mchenry Wallace (private). It impounds the Tr-north Twin Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,011 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/24/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Twin Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.34430, -96.08509 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,011 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mchenry Wallace |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00240 |
| Federal ID | TX00240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |