Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Newton County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Smith Lake Dam
Smith Lake Dam is a dam in Newton, Texas. The dam is owned by Brenda Smith;herbert Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-little Cow Creek near Wiergate.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Newton |
| Nearest City | Wiergate |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Cow Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.00609, -93.70795 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,290 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | BRENDA SMITH;HERBERT SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05269 |
| Federal ID | TX05269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |