Henslee Lake No 2 Dam, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1970 by designer Claude Proctor.
Wind
Humidity
The dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a length of 850 feet, with a storage capacity of 348 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is listed as 'Other', and it serves as a structure along the TR-Barton Creek.
Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam has undergone state permitting and inspection processes. It does not have a spillway and is categorized with a high risk assessment level of 2. The dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are listed as 'Not Available' and 'Not Rated' respectively, highlighting the need for further evaluation and risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Henslee Lake No 2 Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with significant storage capacity in Texas. Its unique design characteristics, lack of state regulation, and high risk assessment level make it an important site for understanding the complexities of dam infrastructure and the potential impacts of climate change on water resources in the region.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BARTON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
43 |
Drainage Area |
0.56 |
Nid Storage |
348 |
Structural Height |
43 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
43 |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
|
55cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
109cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
28cfs |