Van Lake Dam

Smith County, Texas

River/Stream: TR-VILLAGE CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
1,015 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,050 acre-ft
Year Completed
1949
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
5,913 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-05-24

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
TX00304
State
Texas (TX)
Coordinates
32.54821, -95.58870
Age
77 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.