Smyth Dam
Smyth Dam is an earth dam located in Uvalde County, Texas, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smyth Dam
The primary purpose of Smyth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by J Smyth;joe Smyth (private). It impounds the Wood Slough.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,496 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/08/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Uvalde |
| River/Stream | Wood Slough |
| Coordinates | 29.13237, -99.98067 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,496 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,496 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,281 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J SMYTH;JOE SMYTH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04162 |
| Federal ID | TX04162 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |