Smith Investment Lake No 1 Dam
Smith Investment Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Kendall County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Investment Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Smith Investment Lake No 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Tapatio Springs Service Company (private). It impounds the Frederick Creek near Boerne.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 12/18/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Kendall |
| Nearest City | Boerne |
| River/Stream | Frederick Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.77981, -98.81163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TAPATIO SPRINGS SERVICE COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05809 |
| Federal ID | TX05809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |