Bentsen Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyRed River
River/StreamTR-WHITE ROCK CREEK
Coordinates33.61690, -94.94745

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerELMER C BENTSEN ESTATE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/28/1989
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX03102
Federal IDTX03102
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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