Grimes Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Grimes Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05226 |
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
ID GRIMES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grimes Lake Dam?
Grimes 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 Grimes Lake Dam?
Grimes Lake Dam is owned by ID GRIMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grimes Lake Dam built?
Grimes Lake Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Grimes Lake Dam?
Grimes Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.