Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam

COWLEECH FORK OF SABINE RIVER· Hunt, Texas· Built 1912· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length6,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage880 acre-ft
Normal Storage767 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)
NID IDTX00482

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CITY OF GREENVILLE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam?

Greenville Reservoir No 3 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 Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam?

Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam is owned by CITY OF GREENVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam built?

Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam was completed in 1912, making it 114 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam?

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

How tall is Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam?

Greenville Reservoir No 3 Dam has a dam height of 20 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.

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.