Adams Smith Dam
Key Takeaway
Adams Smith Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 696 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06206 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
C SMITH;JR ADAMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adams Smith Dam?
Adams Smith Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Adams Smith Dam?
Adams Smith Dam is owned by C SMITH;JR ADAMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adams Smith Dam built?
Adams Smith Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Adams Smith Dam?
Adams Smith Dam has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.