Jonsson Lake Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Standing at a height of 29 feet with a length of 750 feet, this dam was completed in 1950 and has a storage capacity of 2560 acre-feet. The dam controls Anding Branch and has a spillway width of 93 feet.
With a fair condition assessment as of August 2015, Jonsson Lake Dam underwent structural modifications in 1977. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. While the hazard potential status is not available, the risk assessment deems it moderate with a rating of 3. Overall, Jonsson Lake Dam provides a picturesque recreational area while serving as a vital water resource in the region.
Years Modified |
1977 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
750 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
ANDING BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
197 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
5.9 |
Nid Storage |
2560 |
Structural Height |
29 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
29 |
Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga
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1680cfs |
Trinity Rv At Trinidad
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1890cfs |
Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman
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2cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood
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2660cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Neches
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337cfs |
Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser
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1560cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Post Oak Point
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Elm Flats
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Cypress Knee
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Red Oak
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Gum Ridge
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Camp Trevor-Rees-Jones
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