Smith Dam
Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Uvalde County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Smith 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 Wh Smyth Jr Et Al (private). It impounds the Wood Slough.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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 | Uvalde |
| River/Stream | Wood Slough |
| Coordinates | 29.12119, -99.97779 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WH SMYTH JR ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04160 |
| Federal ID | TX04160 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |