Graham Lake Dam dam
Graham Lake Dam
Located in Young, Texas, Graham Lake Dam was completed in 1920 and serves as a critical structure along the TR-Clear Fork Brazos River. This privately-owned Earth dam stands at 19 feet in height and spans 1,260 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 684 acre-feet. Despite being constructed nearly a century ago, the dam's hazard potential is currently listed as "Not Available," with a high risk assessment rating of 2.
Operated under the oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Graham Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. Though lacking spillway infrastructure, the dam features a single outlet gate and falls under the category of "Other" in terms of primary purpose. The dam's condition assessment remains unrated, with the last official inspection dating back to May 1972.
The Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers is not involved in the management of Graham Lake Dam, as it remains under private ownership and primarily serves local water resource management needs. Despite its age and limited spillway capabilities, the dam continues to play a crucial role in flood control and water storage along the Clear Fork Brazos River, making it a key asset for both the local community and the surrounding ecosystem.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Graham Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brazos Rv Nr South Bend | 7 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Graford | 123 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto | 143 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Brazos Rv At Ft Griffin | 3 cfs | → |
| Hubbard Ck Bl Albany | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Graham Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Eddleman Public Boat Ramp
- Palo Pinto County
- Park Road 36 Palo Pinto County
- County Road 278 Stephens County
Campgrounds
- Firemans City Park - Graham
- Fort Belknap County Park
- Lake Eddleman City Park
- Possum Kingdom State Park
- Kindley City Park
- Jack D. Furst Staff Center
Track Graham Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Graham Lake Dam
Where does the data for Graham Lake Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Graham Lake Dam.