Grace Lake Dam No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grace Lake Dam No 1 in Bridgeport, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1961 for the primary purpose of water supply.


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Summary

Situated on the TR-West Fork Trinity River, this dam stands at a height of 39 feet and has a length of 645 feet, with a storage capacity of 577 acre-feet. With a surface area of 27 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in water management in the region.

Owned and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Grace Lake Dam No 1 features an uncontrolled spillway and four uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being last inspected in 1982, this dam is considered to have a moderate risk rating. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are not currently available, the dam is still in operation and meets the necessary regulatory requirements for inspection, enforcement, and permitting.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Grace Lake Dam No 1 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam that continues to serve its purpose in water supply. With its location on the TR-West Fork Trinity River and its rock and soil foundations, this dam showcases the importance of proper infrastructure for sustainable water management in Texas. As efforts to assess and improve the dam's condition continue, it stands as a reminder of the critical role that dams play in the overall water ecosystem.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

645

Dam Height

39

River Or Stream

TR-WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

27

Hydraulic Height

39

Nid Storage

577

Structural Height

39

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 4

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

39
       
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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.