Greys Lake Dam

Greys Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Smith County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Greys Lake Dam

The primary purpose of Greys Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greys Lake Dam (private). It impounds the Tr-wigging Creek.

The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 578 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.

Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountySmith
River/StreamTr-wigging Creek
Coordinates32.44867, -95.23159

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length578 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGREYS LAKE DAM
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX00280
Federal IDTX00280
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams