Cantrell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 460 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 Cantrell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cantrell Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Tr-horsley Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-horsley Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45858, -95.62483 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02805 |
| Federal ID | TX02805 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |