Spring Lake Dam
Spring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wood County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Spring Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spring 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 Lake Country Land Company (private). It impounds the Tr-smith Creek near Mineola.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | Mineola |
| River/Stream | Tr-smith Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.68013, -95.48948 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LAKE COUNTRY LAND COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00922 |
| Federal ID | TX00922 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |