Dw Smart Lake Dam
Dw Smart Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Van Zandt County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dw Smart Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dw Smart Lake 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 Dw Smart (private). It impounds the Tr-prairie Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Van Zandt |
| River/Stream | Tr-prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.38804, -95.73271 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DW SMART |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02801 |
| Federal ID | TX02801 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |