Helmcamp Lake Dam
Helmcamp Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 2005. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Helmcamp Lake Dam
Helmcamp Lake Dam is a dam in Henderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Rick Helmcamp (private). It impounds the Selfs Creek near Athens.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 657 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 10/03/2023.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Athens |
| River/Stream | Selfs Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.16477, -95.88903 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | RICK HELMCAMP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07253 |
| Federal ID | TX07253 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |