Reynolds Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 80% 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 Reynolds Lake Dam
Reynolds Lake Dam is a dam in Smith, Texas. The dam is owned by Dick Reynolds (private). It impounds the Duck Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.53833, -95.51833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Dick Reynolds |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05101 |
| Federal ID | TX05101 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |