Bell Sand Dam

Texas — Smith County — TR-BLACK FORK CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountySmith
RiverTR-BLACK FORK CREEK
Coordinates32.40929, -95.31508

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage88 acre-ft
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 23, 1974
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRE KERSH

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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