Smith Lake Dam

Texas — Bastrop County — BIG SANDY CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyBastrop
RiverBIG SANDY CREEK
Coordinates30.31067, -97.27625

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage259 acre-ft
Max Storage259 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 14, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHAROLD SMITH

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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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