Hunter Brush Dam
Hunter Brush Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hunter Brush Dam
The primary purpose of Hunter Brush Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hunter B Brush Et Al (private). It impounds the Rattlesnake Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Rattlesnake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.49086, -95.54493 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HUNTER B BRUSH ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00248 |
| Federal ID | TX00248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |