Hensarling Lake Dam
Hensarling Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 2008. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hensarling Lake Dam
Hensarling Lake Dam is a dam in Henderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Jeb Hensarling (private).
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 2008, 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 05/12/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Murchison |
| Coordinates | 32.27954, -95.76051 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | JEB HENSARLING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07318 |
| Federal ID | TX07318 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |