Lake No 1 Dam
Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Lake No 1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Oakhurst Trust (private). It impounds the Macs Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 586 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 11/18/1983. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Macs Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.58725, -95.41817 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 586 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 586 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | OAKHURST TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/18/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00297 |
| Federal ID | TX00297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |