Horn Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Horn Lake Dam, located in Anderson, Texas, along TR-WOLF CREEK, is a private earth dam completed in 1949 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Standing at 25 feet high and 550 feet long, the dam has a storage capacity of 320 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 245 cubic feet per second. The spillway, with a width of 92 feet, is uncontrolled, and the dam has two uncontrolled outlet gates.

Although the dam is not state-regulated, it is subject to state permitting and inspection. The condition of the dam is currently not rated, with a moderate risk assessment level of 3. While the hazard potential and emergency preparedness information are not available, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps status remain unknown. Despite some uncertainties, Horn Lake Dam remains a significant structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts, providing recreational opportunities in the area.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-WOLF CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

320

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.