Horseshoe Lake North Dam
Horseshoe Lake North Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Horseshoe Lake North Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake North Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Richard Harvey (private). It impounds the Off Ch-sabine River.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 44 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet.
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 07/01/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-sabine River |
| Coordinates | 32.54417, -95.19042 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARD HARVEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06382 |
| Federal ID | TX06382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |