Sabine River Off Channel Reservoir Dam
Sabine River Off Channel Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Rusk County, Texas, built in 1990. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sabine River Off Channel Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Sabine River Off Channel Reservoir 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 City Of Henderson (local government). It impounds the Tr-beaver Run Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 792 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 665 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.22942, -94.79942 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 792 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 665 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 396 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,845 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF HENDERSON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07029 |
| Federal ID | TX07029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |