Gross Lake Dam
Gross Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gross Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Gross Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Will C Miller Iii Trustee (private). It impounds the Sycamore Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 526 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/17/1981. That was over 44 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| River/Stream | Sycamore Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.21535, -98.07216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 526 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WILL C MILLER III TRUSTEE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00869 |
| Federal ID | TX00869 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |