Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1

SHELTON MILL BRANCH· Henderson, Texas· Built 1974· Earth· 16 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length680 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDTX05981

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 22, 2009
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MICHAEL TOBES;TERRY WILLIAMS;WILLIAM DAVIES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1?

Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1?

Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 is owned by MICHAEL TOBES;TERRY WILLIAMS;WILLIAM DAVIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 built?

Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1?

Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1?

Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 has a dam height of 16 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 Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 last inspected?

Ladenburger Upper Lake No 1 was last inspected on June 22, 2009. 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.