Oak Hollow Dam

TR-WEST MUD CREEK· Smith, Texas· Earth· 16 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oak Hollow Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length	600 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	43 acre-ft
Normal Storage	32 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	903 cfs
NID ID	TX07227

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: June 4, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

OAK HOLLOW PROPERTY OWNERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oak Hollow Dam?

Oak Hollow Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Oak Hollow Dam?

Oak Hollow Dam is owned by OAK HOLLOW PROPERTY OWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Oak Hollow Dam?

Oak Hollow Dam 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 Oak Hollow Dam?

Oak Hollow Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Oak Hollow Dam last inspected?

Oak Hollow Dam was last inspected on June 4, 2019. 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.