Graham Lake Dam

TR-CLEAR FORK BRAZOS RIVER· Young, Texas· Built 1920· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Graham Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX)
Dam Length1,260 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage684 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)
NID IDTX03941

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: May 22, 1972
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

THE TEXAS COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Graham Lake Dam?

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 Graham Lake Dam?

Graham Lake Dam is owned by THE TEXAS COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Graham Lake Dam built?

Graham Lake Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Graham Lake Dam?

Graham 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.

When was Graham Lake Dam last inspected?

Graham Lake Dam was last inspected on May 22, 1972. 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.