Dw Smart Lake Dam dam
Dw Smart Lake Dam
Dw Smart Lake Dam, located in Van Zandt, Texas, is a private-owned Earth dam constructed in 1968 primarily for water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 20 feet with a length of 790 feet, this dam boasts a storage capacity of 136 acre-feet and serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area. Despite being a non-federal dam, it is regulated and inspected by the state of Texas to ensure its safety and functionality.
This dam, situated on the TR-PRAIRIE CREEK, is a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region, providing necessary water resources for various purposes. With a high risk assessment rating of 2, it is imperative that the dam undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate any potential hazards. The lack of a spillway and the limited information regarding its condition assessment pose challenges for ensuring the safety and reliability of the structure.
As a significant water supply asset in the area, Dw Smart Lake Dam plays a crucial role in supporting the local community. With its strategic location and impressive storage capacity, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change and increasing water demands. Efforts to maintain and improve the dam's infrastructure are essential to ensuring a reliable and resilient water supply for years to come.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Dw Smart Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine Rv Nr Mineola | 243 cfs | → |
| Cedar Ck Nr Kemp | 0 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Trinidad | 4,100 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman | 35 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point | 93 cfs | → |
| Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins | 179 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dw Smart Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Park Road Henderson County
- Farm To Market 315, Chandler
- County Road 2830 15500, Henderson County
- Jupiter Road, Star Harbor
- East Cedar Creek Parkway 2101, Mabank
- Farm-To-Market Road 1892, Frankston
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Dw Smart Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dw Smart Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dw Smart Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Dw Smart Lake Dam.