Tiner Lake Dam

TR-POTTAWATOMI CREEK· Henderson, Texas· Built 1941· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Tiner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1941 and is 85 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)
NID IDTX00225

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

MARSHALL TINER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tiner Lake Dam?

Tiner 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 Tiner Lake Dam?

Tiner Lake Dam is owned by MARSHALL TINER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tiner Lake Dam built?

Tiner Lake Dam was completed in 1941, making it 85 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 Tiner Lake Dam?

Tiner Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Tiner Lake Dam?

Tiner 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.