Snider Lake Dam

TR-GRAYS CREEK· Harrison, Texas· Built 1955· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Snider Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDTX05185

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: March 27, 1985
State Regulated: No

Ownership

RONALD SNIDER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Snider Lake Dam?

Snider 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 Snider Lake Dam?

Snider Lake Dam is owned by RONALD SNIDER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Snider Lake Dam built?

Snider Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Snider Lake Dam?

Snider Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Snider Lake Dam?

Snider Lake Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Snider Lake Dam last inspected?

Snider Lake Dam was last inspected on March 27, 1985. 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.