Smithers Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyFort Bend
River/StreamDRY CREEK
Coordinates29.48828, -95.62435

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length15,800 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29,150 acre-ft
Max Storage29,150 acre-ft
Normal Storage18,750 acre-ft
Surface Area2,480 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge19,136 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNRG TEXAS POWER LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/22/2010
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX01564
Federal IDTX01564
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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