Tex Iron Dam 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tex Iron Dam 1, located in Henderson, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.


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Summary

This privately owned earthen dam, completed in 1977, stands at a height of 32 feet with a hydraulic height of 36 feet, creating a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam spans 600 feet across Ledbetter Creek, with a surface area of 3.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles.

Although the dam is not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition, it is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and one outlet gate. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 225 cubic feet per second, contributing to its moderate risk assessment rating. Despite lacking detailed information on its design and designer, Tex Iron Dam 1 remains a vital asset for water resource management in the area, showcasing the intersection of human intervention and natural water systems.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-LEDBETTER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.8

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

70

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

36
       
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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.