Garden Valley Dam No 3

MILLBREAK CREEK· Smith, Texas· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Garden Valley Dam No 3 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDTX06366

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 11, 1979
State Regulated: No

Ownership

GARDEN VALLEY SPORTS RESORT INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Garden Valley Dam No 3?

Garden Valley Dam No 3 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 Garden Valley Dam No 3?

Garden Valley Dam No 3 is owned by GARDEN VALLEY SPORTS RESORT INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Garden Valley Dam No 3?

Garden Valley Dam No 3 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Garden Valley Dam No 3?

Garden Valley Dam No 3 has a dam height of 12 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.

When was Garden Valley Dam No 3 last inspected?

Garden Valley Dam No 3 was last inspected on May 11, 1979. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.