Indian Hills Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lake Arrowhead Dam Mays Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Indian Hills Dam, located in Cass County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by Wilcox Engineering Co.
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Summary
The dam, completed in 1969, stands at a height of 20 feet and stretches 625 feet in length. Its primary purpose is for recreation, with a normal storage capacity of 184 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 276 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-Black Bayou, within the Vicksburg District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its recreational focus, Indian Hills Dam has a notable impact on water resource management in the region, with a drainage area of 0.83 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1564 cubic feet per second. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 72 feet, aiding in flood control and water release during periods of excess flow. However, recent assessments have rated the dam's condition as unsatisfactory, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Indian Hills Dam plays a vital role in balancing water supply and demand, as well as addressing potential risks associated with its operation. With its moderate risk assessment and state-regulated status, the dam serves as a focal point for ongoing monitoring and management efforts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Indian Hills Dam presents a compelling case study in the intersection of recreation, water management, and infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
625 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BAYOU |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Drainage Area |
0.83 |
Nid Storage |
276 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sulphur Rv Nr Texarkana
|
576cfs |
Red River At Spring Bank
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6440cfs |
Black Cypress Bayou At Jefferson
|
243cfs |
Big Cypress Ck Abv Sh 43 Nr Karnack
|
508cfs |
Anderson Ck At Hwy 98 Nr Simms
|
398cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Jefferson
|
341cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Atlanta State Park
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Jackson Creek Park - Lake Texarkana
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Cass County Park
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Rocky Point - Wright Patman Lake
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Indian Hills Dam