Fernwood Lake Dam
Fernwood Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fernwood Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fernwood Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fernwood Lake Dam (private). It impounds the Prairie Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 244 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 | Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.39908, -95.07712 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 157 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FERNWOOD LAKE DAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00286 |
| Federal ID | TX00286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |