Potter Lake Dam
Potter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Potter Lake Dam
Potter Lake Dam is a dam in Smith, Texas. The dam is owned by Charles Potter (private). It impounds the Tr-auburn Creek near Winona.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | Winona |
| River/Stream | Tr-auburn Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.39914, -95.09641 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CHARLES POTTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05102 |
| Federal ID | TX05102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |