Decraene Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Decraene Dam, located in Henderson, Texas, was completed in 2002 and serves as a crucial water resource for the area.


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Summary

This private dam, primarily designed for purposes other than flood control, stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches to a length of 600 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and storage in the region.

Owned privately, Decraene Dam is not regulated by the state but undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam features a controlled outlet gate system and a spillway width of 32 feet. While its hazard potential is marked as "Not Available" and its condition assessment is "Not Rated", the dam continues to be a vital component in the local water infrastructure, providing essential water storage and management capabilities.

Despite being a relatively small structure, Decraene Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in Henderson, Texas. With its completion in 2002, the dam has been instrumental in ensuring water security and storage for the local community. As climate change impacts water resources, the importance of structures like Decraene Dam in managing and safeguarding water availability becomes increasingly significant for the region's sustainability and resilience to changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

2002

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

91

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 1, Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

13
       
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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.