Smithers Lake Dam

Texas — Fort Bend County — DRY CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
RiverDRY CREEK
Coordinates29.48828, -95.62435

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length15,800 ft
NID Storage29,150 acre-ft
Max Storage29,150 acre-ft
Surface Area2,480 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 22, 2010
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNRG TEXAS POWER LLC

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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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