Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1926 and is 100 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 845 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 402 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03283 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
GRAPELAND COUNTRY CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam?
Grapeland Country Club 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 Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam?
Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam is owned by GRAPELAND COUNTRY CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam built?
Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1926, making it 100 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 Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam?
Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam?
Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Grapeland Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on March 29, 1988. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.