Grapevine Dam dam
Grapevine Dam
Grapevine Dam, located in Carrollton, Texas, is a crucial structure owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers to primarily reduce the risk of flooding in downstream communities along Denton Creek. Completed in 1952, the dam stands at 137 feet tall and spans 12,350 feet, with a storage capacity of 788,000 acre-feet. Despite its flood risk reduction benefits, a risk assessment in May 2019 classified the dam's hazards as moderate due to potential extreme storm events that could lead to significant downstream flooding, impacting communities from Grapevine to Dallas.
To manage these risks, the US Army Corps of Engineers implements various measures, including regular inspections, maintenance, and communication with local emergency managers. The Emergency Action Plan for Grapevine Dam is updated annually, and surveillance is increased as lake elevation rises. The Corps also collaborates with stakeholders to improve emergency response and coordination, ensuring the safety of downstream communities. Additionally, ongoing risk assessments and the implementation of interim risk reduction measures demonstrate the Corps' commitment to safeguarding the dam and surrounding areas from potential catastrophic flooding events.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Grapevine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Denton Ck Nr Grapevine | 30 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Carrollton | 279 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv Nr Lewisville | 350 cfs | → |
| Indian Ck At Fm 2281 | 10 cfs | → |
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Spur 348 | 330 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Greenbelt Rd | 681 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grapevine Dam.
Track Grapevine Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Grapevine Dam
Where does the data for Grapevine Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Grapevine Dam.