Grouskay Fisher Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Grouskay Fisher Lake Dam, located in Caldwell, Texas, was completed in 1973 and stands at a height of 17 feet with a length of 400 feet.


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Summary

This earth dam, primarily designed for purposes other than flood control or water supply, holds a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Dickerson Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Although the dam's hazard potential is not available, it has been rated as high risk, indicating a potential for significant consequences in the event of a failure. Despite its critical status, the dam's condition has not been formally assessed, and no emergency action plan or inundation maps have been prepared. With limited information on its structural integrity and maintenance, water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Grouskay Fisher Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study in the management of aging infrastructure and potential environmental risks.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

17

River Or Stream

DICKERSON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

131

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.