Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam

ROWDY CREEK· Lamar, Texas· Built 1992· Earth· 24 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length2,277 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDTX06436

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

LAMAR COUNTY

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam?

Lamar County - Graves Rcod 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 Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam?

Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam is owned by LAMAR COUNTY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam built?

Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam?

Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam?

Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam has a dam height of 24 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.