Bentsen Lake Dam

Texas — Red River County — TR-WHITE ROCK CREEK

Location

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

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 28, 1989
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerELMER C BENTSEN ESTATE

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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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