Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04243 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
HENDERSON CLAY PRODUCTS INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam?
Henderson Clay Products 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 Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam?
Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam is owned by HENDERSON CLAY PRODUCTS INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam built?
Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam?
Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Tailings, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam?
Henderson Clay Products 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.
When was Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam last inspected?
Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam was last inspected on July 16, 1984. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.