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.
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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 |
Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford
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2cfs |
Walnut Ck At Reno
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1cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
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115cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Boyd
|
5cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport
|
8cfs |
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Cross Timbers
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Plateau
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Live Oak
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Post Oak
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Lake Mineral Wells State Park
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