John Graves Dam No 4

John Graves Dam No 4 is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About John Graves Dam No 4

The primary purpose of John Graves Dam No 4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John R Graves Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-hog Branch.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 04/01/1974. That was over 52 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyMills
River/StreamTr-hog Branch
Coordinates31.54075, -98.75082

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJOHN R GRAVES ESTATE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/01/1974
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX04275
Federal IDTX04275
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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