Henslee Lake No 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Henslee Lake No 3 Dam, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1974 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a length of 480 feet, with a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam is situated on TR-Palo Pinto Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Although the dam is unregulated by the state, it is subject to periodic inspections and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway. The risk assessment for Henslee Lake No 3 Dam is rated as moderate, with no specific hazard potential or condition assessment available. The dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently not reported, indicating a need for further evaluation and preparedness in the event of an emergency. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate may find this data intriguing as they delve into the complexities of dam infrastructure and risk management.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

480

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

TR-PALO PINTO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9

Hydraulic Height

35

Nid Storage

252

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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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.