Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam
Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Hunt County, Texas, built in 1912. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Greenville (local government). It impounds the Cowleech Fork Of Sabine River near Greenville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 6,400 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 880 acre-feet. Completed in 1912, the structure is over a century 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 | Hunt |
| Nearest City | Greenville |
| River/Stream | Cowleech Fork Of Sabine River |
| Coordinates | 33.16101, -96.11422 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 767 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GREENVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00482 |
| Federal ID | TX00482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |