Hamrick Lake Dam
Hamrick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1949. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hamrick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hamrick Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hamrick Lake Inc (private). It impounds the Tributary Of Prairie Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1949, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Prairie Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.42583, -95.05510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,488 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HAMRICK LAKE INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00283 |
| Federal ID | TX00283 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |