Starr Lake Dam
Starr Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Starr Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Starr Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Upper Sabine Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-neches.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Smith |
| River/Stream | Tr-neches |
| Coordinates | 32.48694, -95.58658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | UPPER SABINE SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00249 |
| Federal ID | TX00249 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |