Hansen Lake Dam

MILL CREEK· Wood, Texas· Built 2020· 24 ft tall

High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Hansen Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2020 and is 6 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length	500 ft
Max Storage	300 acre-ft
Normal Storage	270 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	2 cfs
Year Completed	2020 (6 years old)
NID ID	TX07573

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: July 7, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HANS HANSEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hansen Lake Dam?

Hansen Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Hansen Lake Dam?

Hansen Lake Dam is owned by HANS HANSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hansen Lake Dam built?

Hansen Lake Dam was completed in 2020, making it 6 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Hansen Lake Dam?

Hansen Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Hansen Lake Dam last inspected?

Hansen Lake Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2021. 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.