Grub Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grub Lake Dam, located in Parker County, Texas, was completed in 1973 and stands at a height of 42 feet with a length of 820 feet.


°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Summary

The primary purpose of this earth dam is flood risk reduction, although it also serves purposes such as fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and recreation. The dam has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 89 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres.

Managed by a private entity, Grub Lake Dam is not regulated by the state and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite the lack of a spillway, the dam has an outlet gate for control. The risk assessment for this dam is considered high, with a hazard potential that is not available. It is situated along the TR-Cottonwood Creek, within the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Grub Lake Dam represents an important infrastructure for flood risk reduction and water management in Parker County, Texas. With its unique design and multiple purposes, the dam provides valuable services to the local community while facing challenges in terms of risk management and regulatory oversight. Its location along the Cottonwood Creek adds to the ecological significance of the area, making it a noteworthy site for those interested in water resource management and conservation efforts.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

820

Dam Height

42

River Or Stream

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

42

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

42

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

42
       
Seasonal Comparison

Weather Forecast

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.