Prouty Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Prouty Lake Dam, located in Smith County, Texas, is a private-owned earth dam with a primary purpose listed as "Other." The dam, standing at 25 feet tall with a length of 351 feet, is designed as a buttress-style structure on a tributary of Duck Creek.


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Summary

While the dam does not have a spillway, it does feature a single outlet gate and a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, making it a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.

Despite its high risk assessment rating of 2, the condition of Prouty Lake Dam remains unrated as of the last inspection in 2009. However, the dam is regularly inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and structural integrity. As the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan prepared, there is a need for increased risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community in the event of a dam failure. Overall, Prouty Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring for the protection of both the environment and local residents.

Dam Length

351

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TRIB OF DUCK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.5

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

68

Structural Height

25

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

25
       
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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.