Cates Pond No 3 Dam

TR-SOUTH TWIN CREEK· Henderson, Texas· Built 2000· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Cates Pond No 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length566 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDTX07208

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

JERRY CATES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Cates Pond No 3 Dam?

Cates Pond No 3 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Cates Pond No 3 Dam?

Cates Pond No 3 Dam is owned by JERRY CATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Cates Pond No 3 Dam built?

Cates Pond No 3 Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Cates Pond No 3 Dam?

Cates Pond No 3 Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.