Holiday Pines Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Holiday Pines Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam designed by Wheeler Engineering Inc and completed in 1978 for the primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

The dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 907 feet, with a storage capacity of 700 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 390 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-Village Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and providing recreational opportunities for the local community.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the hazard potential is listed as not available, with a moderate risk level assigned. While the last inspection of Holiday Pines Lake Dam dates back to 1982, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With its scenic location and important role in water resource management, Holiday Pines Lake Dam is a significant structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.

Year Completed

1978

Dam Length

907

Dam Height

31

River Or Stream

TR-VILLAGE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

31

Nid Storage

700

Structural Height

31

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

31
       
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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.