Stuart Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Eichenour Lake Dam R Allen Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Stuart Lake Dam, located in Grimes, Texas, is a private-owned structure that was completed in 1955.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 1100 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. It is an earth dam with a buttress core type and is situated on the TR-Sulphur Creek, managed by the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam has a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres.
Although Stuart Lake Dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its hazard potential is marked as "Not Available". However, it has been identified as having a high risk level (2) without any specific risk management measures listed. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency and is not inspected by the state enforcement, although state permitting and inspection are conducted. Overall, Stuart Lake Dam is a significant water resource structure in Texas, providing recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SULPHUR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Stuart Lake Dam