Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Falls County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Owen Smith (private). It impounds the Little Pond Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 748 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 326 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 | Falls |
| River/Stream | Little Pond Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.05973, -97.00499 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 748 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 326 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | OWEN SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05072 |
| Federal ID | TX05072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |