HEATH BRANCH FISHING CLUB LAKE DAM - TX02957-3598
Dam Name: HEATH BRANCH FISHING CLUB LAKE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/16/2024
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Erosion/Head Cutting
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDTX02957-3598
Incident DescriptionIncreased flows in spillway and gate rehab project led to undermining of the spillway stilling basin
Named Hydrologic Eventmultiple storms
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)Unknown
ResponseEmergency repairs consisted of placing rip rap and concrete in the eroded areas
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesJanuary flooding eroded rip rap between the stilling basin and tailwater weir; April/May flooding exacerbated the situation. May 16 a section of the East wing wall was observed to be displaced; rip rap was placed to stabilize the wall until the waters receded to get a better understanding of the situation. In June, once gates were able to be closed; a diver noted up to 6-ft of undermining along the stilling basin endsill, 200-ft of the tailwater weir was gone; and a large scour hole between the endsill and tailwater weir was observed. Emergency repairs included placing concrete along the damaged areas; CFD analysis was performed to determine best options for gate operations going forward (especially if gates are out of commission); final permanent repairs are in design phase
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPNR
Dam Height21 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)400.00
Surface Area (acres)0.00
Year Completed1940
NID NumberTX02957
River NameMCDONALD CREEK
Latitude30.6646
Longitude-95.563
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesTCEQ
