House Lake Dam
House Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About House Lake Dam
The primary purpose of House Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bl Hause (private). It impounds the Long Brake Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 504 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Long Brake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45333, -95.42279 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 504 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BL HAUSE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00264 |
| Federal ID | TX00264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |