R E Smith Estate Reservoir No 3 Levee Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
R E Smith Estate Reservoir No 3 Levee, located in Colorado, Texas, was completed in 1979 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam, with a height of 9 feet and a length of 3064 feet, was designed by the USDA NRCS. The reservoir has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 73 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite not being state-regulated, the levee undergoes periodic state inspections and permitting processes. With no spillway and a hazard potential labeled as "Not Available," the risk assessment for this structure is rated as high. The condition assessment is currently not rated, and emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), are also not specified. The R E Smith Estate Reservoir No 3 Levee is a crucial water management infrastructure in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity for sustainable water resource management in the region.
In the Fort Worth District of Texas, the R E Smith Estate Reservoir No 3 Levee stands as a key component of the local irrigation system. Owned privately and with funding and design support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam plays a vital role in water storage and distribution for agricultural activities. As climate change impacts water resources, the proper maintenance and oversight of such structures become increasingly important to ensure water security and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
3064 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
NONE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Nid Storage |
96 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Colorado Rv At Columbus
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228cfs |
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
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0cfs |
Navidad Rv Nr Hallettsville
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0cfs |
Sandy Ck Nr Ganado
|
3cfs |
Lavaca Rv At Hallettsville
|
0cfs |
Colorado Rv At Wharton
|
362cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
R E Smith Estate Reservoir No 3 Levee