Grand Lake Dam, located in Stephens County, Texas, was completed in 1921 and stands at a height of 30 feet with a length of 850 feet.
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This earth dam on the Big Branch river has a primary purpose listed as 'Other', with a normal storage capacity of 375 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1157 acre-feet. The dam has a spillway width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 15050 cubic feet per second.
Owned privately, Grand Lake Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam has three uncontrolled outlet gates and is categorized as a moderate risk structure. Despite its age, the dam's condition has not been officially rated, and it does not have an emergency action plan prepared or updated. The risk assessment for the dam indicates a moderate risk level of 3.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Grand Lake Dam serves as a significant water management structure in Texas, providing storage and regulation of the Big Branch river flow. The dam's historical significance, moderate risk level, and lack of updated safety measures make it a notable site for further study and monitoring in relation to water resource management and climate adaptation strategies.
Year Completed |
1921 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
BIG BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
65 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
1157 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
28cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin
|
21cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |