Haynie Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 450 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 Haynie Dam
Haynie Dam is a dam in Henderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Donald Haynie (private). It impounds the Trib. of Persimmon Branch.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 02/14/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Trib. of Persimmon Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.34624, -96.22698 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Donald Haynie |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07277 |
| Federal ID | TX07277 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |