Green Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1960 for the primary purpose of recreation.
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Standing at 26 feet high with a length of 1010 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 333 acre-feet and a surface area of 25 acres. Although the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate for water release. The dam is situated on the TR-Sabine River and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas for permitting and inspection.
Despite the lack of a hazard potential rating and condition assessment, Green Lake Dam is considered to have a high risk level (2) based on the available data. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps are not currently available. The dam's risk assessment highlights the need for proactive monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Green Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in the management and safety considerations of a privately owned recreational dam in Texas.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
1010 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SABINE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
333 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
91cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
437cfs |
Rabbit Ck At Kilgore
|
40cfs |
Sabine Rv Abv Longview
|
498cfs |
Little Cypress Ck Nr Ore City
|
132cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Lake Hawkins County RV Park
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Fish Hawke Point
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Tyler State Park
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