Smith Club Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pullen Lake Dam Caney Creek
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Located in Bowie, Texas, Smith Club Dam stands as a testament to water resource management and climate resilience.
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Summary
Built in 1950, this private Earth dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and creating a small fish pond. With a height of 16 feet and a length of 330 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
While Smith Club Dam does not have a spillway, its structural design includes a buttress core type, ensuring its stability and reliability. The dam is not state-regulated but undergoes regular state inspections and permitting to maintain its operational efficiency. Despite being rated as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability.
In the heart of Fort Worth District, Smith Club Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources for fire protection and stock purposes. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the dam stands as a vital infrastructure supporting the local ecosystem and community resilience. With its strategic location and storage capacity, Smith Club Dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK BOTTOM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
77 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
16 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Smith Club Dam