Haynes Lake Dam

TR-BRUSHY CREEK· Trinity, Texas· Built 1955· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Haynes Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length580 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDTX00501

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

JG HAYNES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Haynes Lake Dam?

Haynes Lake 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 Haynes Lake Dam?

Haynes Lake Dam is owned by JG HAYNES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Haynes Lake Dam built?

Haynes Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Haynes Lake Dam?

Haynes Lake 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.

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.