Mud Creek Dam

Mud Creek Dam Quick Facts

Location: Smith, Texas
Coordinates: 32.212241, -95.142878
River: Mud Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1967
Dam Height: 57 ft (17 m)
Dam Length: 4,390 ft (1,338 m)
Dam Capacity: 85,010 acre-ft (104,858 Ml)
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Mud Creek Dam Information

Mud Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Smith County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Mud Creek River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by WISENBAKER FIX & ASSOCIATES;WISENBAKER FIX & ASSOCIATES and commissioned in 1967 and is currently owned by CITY OF TYLER.

Mud Creek Dam Structure

The Mud Creek Dam is approximately 4,390 feet (1,338 m) long, 57 feet (17 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Mud Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 43,000 acre-ft (53,040 Ml) and maximum capacity of 85,010 acre-ft (104,858 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,584 acres (1,450 ha) and the total catchment area is 62 square miles (161 square kilometres).

Mud Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 300 feet (91 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 31000 cubic feet per second (878 cubic metres per second).

Mud Creek Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Mud Creek Dam
Smith, Texas
Height (ft)
57
Length (Ft)
4,390
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
85,010
Drainage Area (sq miles)
62
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Mud Creek Dam Weather

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Mud Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Mud Creek Dam?

Mud Creek Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Mud Creek Dam?

Mud Creek Dam is in Smith County.

How high is the Mud Creek Dam?

Mud Creek Dam is 57 feet high.

How long is the Mud Creek Dam?

Mud Creek Dam is 4,390 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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