Grogens Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Grogens Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 74.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 238 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05292 |
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
GLENN GROGENS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grogens Lake Dam?
Grogens 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 Grogens Lake Dam?
Grogens Lake Dam is owned by GLENN GROGENS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grogens Lake Dam built?
Grogens Lake Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Grogens Lake Dam?
Grogens Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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.