Decraene Dam

Henderson, Texas· Built 2002· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Decraene Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Max Discharge250 cfs
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)
NID IDTX07345

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
Last Inspection: February 15, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

SHANNON DECRAENE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Decraene Dam?

Decraene 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 Decraene Dam?

Decraene Dam is owned by SHANNON DECRAENE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Decraene Dam built?

Decraene Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Decraene Dam?

Decraene Dam has a dam height of 13 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.

When was Decraene Dam last inspected?

Decraene Dam was last inspected on February 15, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.