Hide-A-Way Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hide-A-Way is a privately-owned dam located in Smith County, Texas, along the Hubbard Branch.


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Summary

The dam, primarily used for irrigation purposes, stands at a height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. With a surface area of 9.26 acres, the dam serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.

Although the dam's hazard potential is not available, it is rated as having a moderate risk level. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 10 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and its last inspection was conducted in November 2001. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains an essential structure for water management and irrigation in the region. Hide-A-Way provides valuable water resources for agricultural and recreational purposes, contributing to the overall water sustainability and climate resilience of the area.

Dam Length

1

Dam Height

13

River Or Stream

HUBBARD BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

9.26

Hydraulic Height

13

Nid Storage

60

Structural Height

13

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

13
       
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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.