Lake Forest Dam

Texas — Rusk County — HARDY CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyRusk
RiverHARDY CREEK
Coordinates32.16283, -94.81212

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage251 acre-ft
Max Storage251 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 2, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF HENDERSON

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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