Airhart Estate Dam, located in Smithville, Texas, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, and as a small fish pond.
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The dam, primarily made of earth with a buttress core type, stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 450 feet in length. Situated on Big Branch, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 13 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 24 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2 acres.
Despite not being regulated by the state, Airhart Estate Dam undergoes regular inspections and is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and four uncontrolled outlet gates. The hazard potential is not available, and the condition is not rated. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. The last inspection was conducted in May 1991, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficacy of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
BIG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 4 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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