Cartwright Lake Dam
Cartwright Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cartwright Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Cartwright Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Coon Creek Club (private). It impounds the Tr-anding Branch.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 513 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 06/28/1983. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-anding Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.04576, -95.86784 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 513 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | COON CREEK CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04341 |
| Federal ID | TX04341 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |