Henslee Lake No 2 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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
       
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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.