Tex Iron Dam 1 is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Tex Iron Dam 1
The primary purpose of Tex Iron Dam 1 is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Bruce Tidwell;dana Tidwell (private). It impounds the Tr-ledbetter Creek.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 02/15/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Tr-ledbetter Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.13312, -95.60233 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 225 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Bruce Tidwell;dana Tidwell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06333 |
| Federal ID | TX06333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |