Campbell Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Campbell Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, was completed in 1937 and stands at a height of 20 feet.


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Summary

This earth dam on Brushy Branch serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 128 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates.

The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Although the last inspection took place in 1983, the dam is rated as having a moderate risk level. It is designed by Ronald E Fix and falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam poses no immediate hazard, but its condition assessment and emergency action plan are not currently available.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Campbell Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned recreational dam in Texas. With its historical significance dating back to the 1930s and its moderate risk level, this dam offers a glimpse into the complexities of dam management and regulation. Its location on Brushy Branch and association with the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers add further layers of interest for those interested in water infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

Year Completed

1937

Dam Length

670

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

BRUSHY BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

1100

Structural Height

20

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

20
       
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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.