Lake Mawsy Dam
Lake Mawsy Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Mawsy Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Mawsy Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fincastle Farms (private). It impounds the Little Alder Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 546 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 473 acre-feet. Completed in 1949, 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 07/21/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Little Alder Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.07214, -95.71725 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 546 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 473 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FINCASTLE FARMS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04396 |
| Federal ID | TX04396 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |