Grace Graham Lake Dam

TR-ROCKAWAY CREEK· McMullen, Texas· Built 1954· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Grace Graham Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 6.1% in TX)
Dam Length830 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)
NID IDTX03003

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

GRACE GRAHAM

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grace Graham Lake Dam?

Grace Graham 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 Grace Graham Lake Dam?

Grace Graham Lake Dam is owned by GRACE GRAHAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Grace Graham Lake Dam built?

Grace Graham Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Grace Graham Lake Dam?

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

How tall is Grace Graham Lake Dam?

Grace Graham Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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.