Lake Athens Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | ATHENS |
| River/Stream | FLAT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.20649, -95.72396 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56,816 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56,816 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32,840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,471 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,743 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ATHENS MUNICIPAL WATER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |