Butler Lake Dam
Butler Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Butler Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Butler Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Garden Valley Sports Resort Inc (private). It impounds the Rattlesnake Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Rattlesnake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.47581, -95.55442 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GARDEN VALLEY SPORTS RESORT INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00250 |
| Federal ID | TX00250 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |