Forest Grove Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Forest Grove Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, along Caney Creek, is a privately owned structure designed by FREESE AND NICHOLS in 1980.


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Summary

Standing at 54 feet high and stretching 3400 feet long, this earth dam serves as a vital water resource, with a storage capacity of 54,300 acre-feet and a drainage area of 55 square miles. The dam's primary purpose is classified as 'Other,' with a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2014.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Forest Grove Dam boasts a spillway width of 1121 feet and a maximum discharge of 114,900 cubic feet per second. The dam's outlet gates include one controlled and one uncontrolled gate, ensuring effective water management and flood control measures. With its strategic location and efficient design, Forest Grove Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential inundation, while providing essential water resources for both agricultural and residential purposes.

Despite not having a designated hazard potential, Forest Grove Dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2016. With a designated inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam is continuously monitored to maintain its structural integrity and ensure the safety of the downstream communities. As a significant part of the water infrastructure in the region, Forest Grove Dam stands as a testament to innovative engineering and responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.

Year Completed

1980

Dam Length

3400

Dam Height

54

River Or Stream

CANEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1502

Hydraulic Height

54

Drainage Area

55

Nid Storage

54300

Structural Height

54

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

54
       
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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.