Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Smith Dam

Smith Dam is a dam in Henderson, Texas. The dam is owned by Jared Smith (private).

The dam has a maximum storage capacity of 183 acre-feet.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2009. That was over 17 years ago.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyHenderson
Coordinates32.34690, -95.88250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage183 acre-ft
Max Storage183 acre-ft
Normal Storage105 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

OwnerJARED SMITH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/22/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX07107
Federal IDTX07107
More InfoState Dam Safety Program