Graf Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Graf Lake Dam, located in Clay County, Texas, was completed in 1972 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.


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Summary

The dam is privately owned and stands at a height of 19 feet with a length of 450 feet. It has a storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and is primarily constructed using earth materials with a buttress core type.

Despite its age, Graf Lake Dam has not been rated for its condition and carries a high risk assessment level of 2. The dam does not have a spillway and its hazard potential is not available. While it is not under state jurisdiction or regulation, the dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety measures. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps are not readily available, suggesting a need for increased monitoring and preparedness. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Graf Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for examining the challenges and risks associated with aging infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-LONG CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

107

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.