Los Robles Lake Dam

TR-BEASON CREEK· Grimes, Texas· Built 1955· Earth· 30 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Los Robles Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length760 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDTX03066

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: No

Ownership

ALFRED GLASSELL JR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Los Robles Lake Dam?

Los Robles 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 Los Robles Lake Dam?

Los Robles Lake Dam is owned by ALFRED GLASSELL JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Los Robles Lake Dam built?

Los Robles Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Los Robles Lake Dam?

Los Robles Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Los Robles Lake Dam?

Los Robles Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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.