Hitts Lake Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountySmith
River/StreamHITTS CREEK
Coordinates32.45041, -95.30484

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length610 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,380 acre-ft
Max Storage1,380 acre-ft
Normal Storage852 acre-ft
Surface Area102 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge560 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHITTS LAKE NORTH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX00269
Federal IDTX00269
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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