Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, and small fish pond, recreation, among other uses.


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Summary

Completed in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 399 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet of water. The dam is situated on TR-Harris Creek and is managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Despite not being state-regulated, Pinehurst Farm Lake Dam has a high hazard potential and is categorized as having a risk level of 2. The condition assessment for the dam is currently not rated, and there is no established emergency action plan in place. The dam does not have a spillway and only has one outlet gate. With its picturesque surroundings and multiple recreational purposes, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community and wildlife in the area.

Year Completed

1953

Dam Length

399

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

TR-HARRIS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

26
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.