Grace Lake Dam No 1
Grace Lake Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Jack County, Texas, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Grace Lake Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Grace Lake Dam No 1 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 Jack Grace Est (private). It impounds the Tr-west Fork Trinity River near Bridgeport.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 577 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/1982. That was over 43 years ago.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Jack |
| Nearest City | Bridgeport |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Fork Trinity River |
| Coordinates | 33.29202, -97.95965 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 577 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 577 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JACK GRACE EST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/1982 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03192 |
| Federal ID | TX03192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |