Grand Mesa 7 Dam

BLOODY HOLLOW CREEK· Travis, Texas· Earth· 20 ft tall

High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Grand Mesa 7 Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length	400 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	46 acre-ft
Normal Storage	0 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
Max Discharge	1 cfs
NID ID	TX07375

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: November 4, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

CRYSTAL FALLS HOA;TRAVISSO LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grand Mesa 7 Dam?

Grand Mesa 7 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Grand Mesa 7 Dam?

Grand Mesa 7 Dam is owned by CRYSTAL FALLS HOA;TRAVISSO LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Grand Mesa 7 Dam?

Grand Mesa 7 Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Grand Mesa 7 Dam last inspected?

Grand Mesa 7 Dam was last inspected on November 4, 2020. 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.