Hide-A-Way

HUBBARD BRANCH· Smith, Texas· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hide-A-Way is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX)
Dam Length1 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDTX09458

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: November 8, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

HIDE-A-WAY LAKE CLUB INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hide-A-Way?

Hide-A-Way 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 Hide-A-Way?

Hide-A-Way is owned by HIDE-A-WAY LAKE CLUB INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hide-A-Way?

Hide-A-Way serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hide-A-Way?

Hide-A-Way has a dam height of 13 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 Hide-A-Way last inspected?

Hide-A-Way was last inspected on November 8, 2001. 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.