Eddleman Dam, located in Graham, Texas, was completed in 1929 and stands as a vital water resource structure along the Flint Creek.
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This earth dam, with a height of 57 feet and length of 4495 feet, serves multiple purposes including water supply and other functions. The dam has a storage capacity of 35,000 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 13,386 acre-feet and a surface area of 650 acres.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Eddleman Dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2016. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 1420 feet and multiple outlet gates for controlled water release. Despite a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain ungraded, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this key water infrastructure in Young County, Texas.
Year Completed |
1929 |
Dam Length |
4495 |
Dam Height |
57 |
River Or Stream |
FLINT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
650 |
Hydraulic Height |
57 |
Drainage Area |
42 |
Nid Storage |
35000 |
Structural Height |
57 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3, Valve - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
57 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lake Eddleman City Park
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Firemans City Park - Graham
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Kindley City Park
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Fort Belknap County Park
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