Hickory Hills Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Wise Lake Dam Callender Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Hickory Hills Lake Dam in Brownsboro, Texas, stands as a testament to private initiative and engineering excellence.
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Summary
Completed in 1994 by the Garland C Pool, Jr Engineering Co, this Earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. This private dam, standing at a height of 27 feet and stretching 725 feet in length, holds a normal storage capacity of 112 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 197 acre-feet, ensuring a sustainable water supply for the area.
Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the dam boasts a fair condition assessment as of August 2017, with a moderate risk level. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 153 feet, ensures efficient water discharge during peak flows, while the two uncontrolled outlet gates enhance operational flexibility. Despite facing some regulatory challenges, including state permitting and inspection requirements, the dam continues to provide a vital source of recreation and water resource management for the Van Zandt County community.
With the Fort Worth District overseeing its operations and maintenance, the Hickory Hills Lake Dam remains a vital component of the local water infrastructure. Its strategic location on the TR-Slader Creek, along with its impressive surface area of 14.2 acres, underscores its importance in supporting the ecosystem and enhancing the resilience of the surrounding area to climate fluctuations. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate its beauty and functionality, the Hickory Hills Lake Dam stands as a symbol of responsible dam management and sustainable water resource practices in Texas.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
725 |
Dam Height |
19 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SLADER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
19 |
Drainage Area |
0.87 |
Nid Storage |
197 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
64cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Trinity Rv At Trinidad
|
1890cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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