Slaughter Lake 1 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Slaughter Lake 1 Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, was completed in 1949 and serves as a recreational water resource for the community.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, it also plays a role in regulating water flow along TR-SELFS Branch.

Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not rated, and it is classified as having a high hazard potential. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in 1983, indicating a need for regular monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and stability of the structure. With no spillway and limited information on its foundation, the dam may face challenges in managing water levels during heavy rainfall events.

As a privately owned structure, Slaughter Lake 1 Dam falls under state jurisdiction for permitting and inspection. The dam lacks certain regulatory measures and emergency preparedness protocols, highlighting the importance of ongoing oversight to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1949

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TR-SELFS BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

84

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

21
       
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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.