Grub Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Grub Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 87.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04937 |
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
DAVID GRUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grub Lake Dam?
Grub 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 Grub Lake Dam?
Grub Lake Dam is owned by DAVID GRUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grub Lake Dam built?
Grub Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Grub Lake Dam?
Grub Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Grub Lake Dam?
Grub Lake Dam has a dam height of 42 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.