Smithers Lake Dam
Texas — Fort Bend County — DRY CREEK
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fort Bend |
| River | DRY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 29.48828, -95.62435 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,800 ft |
| NID Storage | 29,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,480 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 22, 2010 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | NRG TEXAS POWER LLC |
Location Map
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.