Lamar County - Graves Rcod Dam
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 Length | 2,277 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06436 |
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
LAMAR COUNTY
Local Government
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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.