Terra Verde Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Terra Verde Lake Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, was completed in 1960 and primarily serves as a recreational site.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 18 feet and with a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, overlooks the TR-MINE CREEK and offers a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. Despite its earth and buttress design, the dam does not have a spillway and is not regulated by the state.

With a surface area of 13 acres and a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, Terra Verde Lake Dam presents a high risk potential, as indicated by its Hazard Potential rating of "Not Available" and Risk Assessment of "High (2)." The condition assessment for the dam is currently "Not Rated," and it lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as well as updated inundation maps. Despite these challenges, the dam continues to attract visitors for recreational activities, and its impact on the surrounding environment and community remains a topic of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts.

As stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the safety and management of Terra Verde Lake Dam, its role in providing recreational opportunities and its potential risks highlight the importance of sustainable water resource practices and climate resilience. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can engage in discussions and initiatives to ensure the long-term viability and safety of this dam, while also promoting responsible stewardship of water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1960

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

TR-MINE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

94

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.