Rw Dennan Lake Dam

TR-RABBIT CREEK· Smith, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 19 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Rw Dennan Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage241 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX00273

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: No

Ownership

RW DENMAN

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rw Dennan Lake Dam?

Rw Dennan Lake 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 Rw Dennan Lake Dam?

Rw Dennan Lake Dam is owned by RW DENMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rw Dennan Lake Dam built?

Rw Dennan Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Rw Dennan Lake Dam?

Rw Dennan Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rw Dennan Lake Dam?

Rw Dennan Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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.