Timber Lake Dam
Timber Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1947. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Timber Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Timber 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 Bg Byars Estate (private). It impounds the Born Branch.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 856 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1947, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Born Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.49879, -95.22577 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 856 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 856 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 630 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,553 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BG BYARS ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00279 |
| Federal ID | TX00279 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |