Starr Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, stands as a vital structure managed by the local government for recreational purposes.
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Completed in 1968, this earth dam with a buttress core type has a height of 20 feet and stretches over 740 feet in length. It holds a storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet across its 16-acre surface area.
Although lacking a spillway, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its high risk assessment level of 2, the dam's hazard potential is deemed not available, with a condition assessment yet to be rated. With no emergency action plan (EAP) in place, the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures remain unspecified.
As a recreational structure along the TR-NECHES river, Starr Lake Dam serves as a significant asset to the community, offering opportunities for leisure and enjoyment while maintaining a watchful eye on its structural integrity and regulatory compliance.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
740 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NECHES |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
240 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
64cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
91cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |