Henderson Clay Products Lake Dam

TR-CHEROKEE BAYOU· Rusk, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Tailings Other Private

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 Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX04243

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: July 16, 1984
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HENDERSON CLAY PRODUCTS INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.