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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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 |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
64cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
17cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
91cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Wills Point
|
7cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
437cfs |