Russwood Acres Lake Dam
Russwood Acres Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Russwood Acres Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Russwood Acres Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Russwood Acres Poa (private). It impounds the Tr-butler Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Tr-butler Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.27981, -95.36861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RUSSWOOD ACRES POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05889 |
| Federal ID | TX05889 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |