Bagley Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bagley Lake Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, serves as a crucial recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts.


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Summary

Built in 1965, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 18 feet, providing a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 75 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Delta Creek and is owned privately, with state permitting and inspection in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Despite the dam being without a spillway, it poses a high risk due to its hazard potential and condition assessment not being rated. However, the dam maintains a structural height of 18 feet and a surface area of 13 acres for recreational activities. With its strategic location and proximity to nature, Bagley Lake Dam offers a serene environment for enthusiasts to appreciate and engage with water resources and climate conservation efforts.

In collaboration with the local community and regulatory agencies, continued monitoring and risk management measures are essential for preserving the integrity of Bagley Lake Dam. Its significance as a recreational hub underscores the importance of sustainable dam maintenance practices, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of water resource and climate enthusiasts for years to come.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

DELTA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

95

Structural Height

18

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.