Smelley Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hood County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 1,150 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Smelley Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smelley Lake 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 Richard Smelley (private). It impounds the Fall Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 720 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hood |
| River/Stream | Fall Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.52425, -97.65885 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Richard Smelley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05210 |
| Federal ID | TX05210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |