Sentell Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mill Pond Dam Lake Jennifer
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Sentell Lake Dam, located in Trinity, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of water supply.
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Summary
Completed in 1960, this structure stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 1300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. The dam, designed as a buttress type, is situated on the TR-Turner Creek and is part of the Fort Worth District in Texas.
While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate and is not currently rated for its condition. Despite the lack of detailed information on its maintenance and inspection history, the dam is considered to have a high risk potential (2) based on available data. With no state regulation or enforcement, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the safety of Sentell Lake Dam and advocate for proper management measures to ensure its stability and reliability for water supply purposes.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
TR-TURNER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
25 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Kickapoo Ck At Onalaska
|
17cfs |
Bedias Ck Nr Madisonville
|
19cfs |
W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville
|
34cfs |
Trinity Rv Nr Crockett
|
2670cfs |
Long King Ck At Livingston
|
13cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Diboll
|
830cfs |
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.
Sentell Lake Dam