Hensarling Lake Dam dam
Hensarling Lake Dam
Hensarling Lake Dam, located in Henderson County, Texas, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 2008 with a primary purpose classified as "Other". Standing at a height of 13.3 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. The dam also features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 70 feet.
The dam is associated with two uncontrolled outlet gates and is subject to regular state inspections and permitting. While it is not regulated by the state, the dam has been assessed to have a moderate risk level. Despite lacking a hazard potential rating and condition assessment, Hensarling Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area and serves as a valuable asset for local water supply and conservation efforts.
Overall, Hensarling Lake Dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure in the region, contributing to water storage and management activities. Its completion in 2008 marked an important milestone in the area's water resource development, and its continued operation underscores the importance of efficient dam maintenance and risk management strategies in the face of changing climate conditions. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate science can appreciate the role that Hensarling Lake Dam plays in the local ecosystem and its impact on water availability and conservation efforts.
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 Hensarling Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 2,270 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 1 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Hwy 287 Nr Cayuga | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 103 cfs | → |
| Neches Rv Nr Neches | 143 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At W Cedar Creek Pkwy Nr Dosser | 1,830 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hensarling Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road Henderson County
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
Campgrounds
Track Hensarling Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hensarling Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hensarling Lake 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 Hensarling Lake Dam.