Henderson Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Henderson Dam, located in Crosby, Texas, was completed in 1963 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond.
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Summary
The dam is privately owned and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas. It is an earth dam with a height of 30 feet and a length of 300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 396 acre-feet.
The primary source of water for Henderson Dam is the TR-Salt Fork Brazos River, and it is managed by the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite being rated with a high risk assessment, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and its hazard potential is not available. With no spillway and limited inspection data, the dam's safety and maintenance protocols may need further assessment to ensure its long-term stability and functionality for the surrounding community and ecosystems.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate management may find Henderson Dam intriguing due to its unique design and multi-purpose functions. Its location in a high-risk area and lack of certain safety features make it a subject for further study and potential improvement to enhance its resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SALT FORK BRAZOS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
19 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
396 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Henderson Dam