Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam
Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Hide A Way Lake No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hide-a-way Lake Club Inc (private). It impounds the Hubbard Branch near Lindale.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 854 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 148 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,261 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2023.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | Lindale |
| River/Stream | Hubbard Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.49914, -95.45965 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 854 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,715 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 148 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HIDE-A-WAY LAKE CLUB INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00261 |
| Federal ID | TX00261 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |