Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 680 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 Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1
The primary purpose of Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael Tobes;terry Williams;william Davies (private). It impounds the Shelton Mill Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 680 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 06/22/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Shelton Mill Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.16464, -95.85680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michael Tobes;terry Williams;william Davies |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05981 |
| Federal ID | TX05981 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |