Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam
Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rusk County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Henderson Clay Products 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 Henderson Clay Products Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-cherokee Bayou.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 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 07/16/1984. That was over 41 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| River/Stream | Tr-cherokee Bayou |
| Coordinates | 32.18621, -94.80439 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HENDERSON CLAY PRODUCTS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/16/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04243 |
| Federal ID | TX04243 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |