Rhines Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 2,150 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 Rhines Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Rhines Reservoir 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 Benny Riley;rhines Lake Association Inc (private). It impounds the Neches River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,949 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/30/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Neches River |
| Coordinates | 32.49611, -95.67640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,949 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,949 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,599 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Benny Riley;rhines Lake Association Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02803 |
| Federal ID | TX02803 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |