World Challenge Lake No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 492 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About World Challenge Lake No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of World Challenge Lake 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 Youth With a Mission Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-duck Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 492 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 07/13/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Tr-duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50667, -95.51667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 492 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 47 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Youth With a Mission Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04431 |
| Federal ID | TX04431 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |