Lake Forest Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyRusk
River/StreamHARDY CREEK
Coordinates32.16283, -94.81212

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length475 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage251 acre-ft
Max Storage251 acre-ft
Normal Storage87 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF HENDERSON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX03542
Federal IDTX03542
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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