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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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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1890cfs |
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