Greenville Reservoir No 5 Dam
Greenville Reservoir No 5 Dam is an earth dam located in Hunt County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Greenville Reservoir No 5 Dam
The primary purpose of Greenville Reservoir No 5 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Greenville (local government). It impounds the Cowleech Fork Sabine River near Greenville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 11,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 192 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,091 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2022.
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 | Hunt |
| Nearest City | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Cowleech Fork Sabine River |
| Coordinates | 33.15555, -96.10397 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 11,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,091 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,091 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,591 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GREENVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00483 |
| Federal ID | TX00483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |