Abernathy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 84% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Abernathy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Abernathy 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 Frank Abernathy (private). It impounds the Tr-north Twin Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Twin Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.34669, -96.05024 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Frank Abernathy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05217 |
| Federal ID | TX05217 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |