Tyler State Park Lake Dam
Tyler State Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Tyler State Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tyler State Park Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Texas Parks And Wildlife Department (state). It impounds the Tr-hitts Creek.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 69 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2019.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Tr-hitts Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.47792, -95.29918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,090 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 69 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00266 |
| Federal ID | TX00266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |