Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam

TR-EAST PRONG SISTER GROVE CR· Grayson, Texas· Built 1966· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.1% in TX)
Dam Length2,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage329 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDTX02086

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

GRAYSON COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam?

Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 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 Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam?

Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam is owned by GRAYSON COUNTY;UPPER ELM RED SWCD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam built?

Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam?

Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam?

Sister Grove Creek WS SCS Site 34 Dam has a dam height of 45 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.