Lake Park Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1904 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Standing at a height of 16 feet with a length of 3560 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 850 acre-feet and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts in the area. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 32 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite not having a hazard potential rating or condition assessment, Lake Park Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state inspection and enforcement. The dam's associated river or stream is off CH-Willow Creek, and it is located within the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks emergency action plans or inundation maps. Overall, Lake Park Dam offers a picturesque setting for recreational activities while adhering to state regulations to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
Year Completed |
1904 |
Dam Length |
3560 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
OFF CH-WILLOW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
850 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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