Mine Creek Reservoir Dam dam
Mine Creek Reservoir Dam
Located in Henderson, Texas, the Mine Creek Reservoir Dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation. Completed in 1988, this private-owned dam serves as a recreational hotspot for locals and tourists alike, offering a serene escape amidst the natural beauty of Mine Creek. With a height of 32 feet and a structural height of 42 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 5,650 acre-feet, ensuring a reliable water supply for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Mine Creek Reservoir Dam meets state regulatory standards for inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam's earth and stone construction, designed by VELVIN & WEEKS, reflects a commitment to durability and safety. With a spillway width of 404 feet and a maximum discharge of 2 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle varying water levels and potential flood events.
Despite being categorized as having a "Not Available" hazard potential, Mine Creek Reservoir Dam maintains a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2016. Emergency action plans are in place, showcasing a proactive approach to risk management and ensuring the safety of nearby communities. With its tranquil waters and efficient infrastructure, the dam stands as a beacon of resilience in the face of climate challenges, embodying the harmonious coexistence of human recreation and environmental stewardship.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mine Creek Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 2,860 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 3,810 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 155 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Oakwood | 2,300 cfs | → |
| Tehuacana Ck Nr Streetman | 0 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mine Creek Reservoir Dam.
Track Mine Creek Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mine Creek Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Mine Creek Reservoir Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mine Creek Reservoir Dam.