Cumberland Lake Dam
Cumberland Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 2017. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Cumberland Lake Dam
Cumberland Lake Dam is a dam in Smith, Texas. The dam is owned by City Of Tyler (local government). It impounds the Tr W Mud Creek near Tyler.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 605 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2017, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | Tyler |
| River/Stream | Tr W Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.24328, -95.30636 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,187 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | CITY OF TYLER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07486 |
| Federal ID | TX07486 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |