Jackson Lake Dam
Jackson Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Jackson Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson 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 Otaka Inc (private). It impounds the Rattlesnake Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 443 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 05/23/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Rattlesnake Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.48507, -95.55038 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 443 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | OTAKA INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04772 |
| Federal ID | TX04772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |