Star Ranch Lake Dam
Star Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas, built in 1999. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Star Ranch Lake Dam
Star Ranch Lake Dam is a dam in Henderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Harry Brookby (private). It impounds the Catfish Creek near Larue.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 875 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 01/29/2020.
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 | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Larue |
| River/Stream | Catfish Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.13586, -95.71324 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | HARRY BROOKBY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07333 |
| Federal ID | TX07333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |