Grove Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Grove Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 495 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00241 |
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
GROVE CLUB LAKE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grove Club Dam?
Grove Club 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 Grove Club Dam?
Grove Club Dam is owned by GROVE CLUB LAKE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grove Club Dam built?
Grove Club Dam was completed in 1927, making it 99 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 Grove Club Dam?
Grove Club 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 Grove Club Dam?
Grove Club 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 Grove Club Dam last inspected?
Grove Club Dam was last inspected on March 23, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.