Doggone Dam
Doggone Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Doggone Dam
Doggone Dam is a dam in Smith, Texas. The dam is owned by Spca Of East Texas Inc (private). It impounds the Butler Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Smith |
| River/Stream | Butler Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.28472, -95.34964 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | SPCA OF EAST TEXAS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09727 |
| Federal ID | TX09727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |