Holly Tree Lake Dam
Holly Tree Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Holly Tree Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Holly Tree Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Suzette Dayson Shelmire (private). It impounds the Born Branch near Tyler.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 686 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 422 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1944, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/02/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| Nearest City | Tyler |
| River/Stream | Born Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.51225, -95.22047 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 686 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,856 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SUZETTE DAYSON SHELMIRE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00288 |
| Federal ID | TX00288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |