Hensley Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hensley Lake Dam, located in Goliad, Texas, is a private Earth dam completed in 1955 with a primary purpose of irrigation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 8 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 10 acres. It is situated on the TR-SAN ANTONIO RIVER and is owned and operated by a private entity.

Despite being a private dam, Hensley Lake Dam falls under state permitting and inspection regulations, ensuring that it meets safety standards and operational requirements. The dam has no spillway and is classified as having a high risk potential, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and management measures to prevent any potential hazards. The dam's structural integrity is not rated, highlighting the importance of regular assessments to maintain its safety and functionality for irrigation purposes.

With its strategic location and vital role in providing water for irrigation, Hensley Lake Dam serves as a crucial resource in the region's water management system. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find interest in the dam's design, operational details, and risk assessment, making it a noteworthy site to study and monitor in the context of water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

TR-SAN ANTONIO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

8

Nid Storage

120

Structural Height

8

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

8
       
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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.