Henslee Lake No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Henslee Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 88.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 348 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05397 |
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
MICHAEL RUFF
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Henslee Lake No 2 Dam?
Henslee Lake No 2 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 Henslee Lake No 2 Dam?
Henslee Lake No 2 Dam is owned by MICHAEL RUFF (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Henslee Lake No 2 Dam built?
Henslee Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Henslee Lake No 2 Dam?
Henslee Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Henslee Lake No 2 Dam last inspected?
Henslee Lake No 2 Dam was last inspected on October 20, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.