Lake Groesbeck Dam

Lake Groesbeck Dam is a concrete dam located in Limestone County, Texas, built in 1921. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Lake Groesbeck Dam

The primary purpose of Lake Groesbeck 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 City Of Groesbeck (local government). It impounds the Navasota River.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1921, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2013. That was over 13 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyLimestone
River/StreamNavasota River
Coordinates31.57421, -96.52040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length75 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Max Discharge1 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF GROESBECK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/26/2013
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX01055
Federal IDTX01055
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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