H Graden Dye Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

H Graden Dye Dam, located in Stephens, Texas, was completed in 1906 and serves multiple purposes such as fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management.


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Summary

This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a length of 600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet and a normal storage of 62 acre-feet, making it a vital resource for water conservation in the region.

Despite its age, H Graden Dye Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and its hazard potential is deemed as not available. However, with a risk assessment categorizing it as high, there is a need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and longevity of this essential water infrastructure. The dam does not have a designated spillway and is not regulated by the state, indicating potential vulnerabilities that warrant attention from water resource and climate enthusiasts.

In the absence of updated emergency action plans and inundation maps, there is a call for heightened preparedness and risk mitigation strategies for H Graden Dye Dam. With its significance for fire protection and water storage, understanding and addressing the potential risks associated with this dam is crucial for safeguarding the surrounding community and water resources. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, it is imperative to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and assessment of aging dams like H Graden Dye to ensure their functionality and safety for future generations.

Year Completed

1906

Dam Length

600

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

BIG BRANCH GONZALES CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

15

Nid Storage

124

Structural Height

15

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
Seasonal Comparison

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

H Graden Dye DamBig Sandy Ck abv Breckenridge Preview Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
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H Graden Dye DamDeep Ck at Moran Preview Deep Ck At Moran
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0cfs
H Graden Dye DamHubbard Ck bl Albany Preview Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
0.0cfs
0cfs
H Graden Dye DamClear Fk Brazos Rv at Ft Griffin Preview Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin
20.8cfs
21cfs
H Graden Dye DamBrazos Rv nr Graford Preview Brazos Rv Nr Graford
49.8cfs
50cfs
H Graden Dye DamBrazos Rv nr South Bend Preview Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
27.7cfs
28cfs

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. 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.
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