Little Caddo Creek Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Little Caddo Creek Lake Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, was completed in 1992 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.


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Summary

The dam, primarily constructed of earth with a stone core and resting on rock and soil foundations, stands at a height of 29 feet with a structural height of 37 feet and a length of 2000 feet. It has a storage capacity of 1132 acre-feet and a surface area of 128 acres, drawing water from the 23.4 square mile drainage area of Caddo Creek.

Managed by a private owner and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Little Caddo Creek Lake Dam has an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of April 2021. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 555 feet and two uncontrolled outlets along with one valve. The dam has a moderate risk level (3) and is subject to biennial inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its condition assessment, the dam continues to provide essential services to the local community while standing as a testament to engineering ingenuity in water resource management and climate resilience.

Year Completed

1992

Dam Length

2000

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

CADDO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

128

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

23.4

Nid Storage

1132

Structural Height

37

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

37
       
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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.