Starr Hollow Lake Dam
Starr Hollow Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hood County, Texas, built in 1967. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Starr Hollow Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Starr Hollow Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Marvin Leonard Family Trust (private). It impounds the Starr Hollow Creek near Granbury.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,959 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/18/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hood |
| Nearest City | Granbury |
| River/Stream | Starr Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.46365, -97.96016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,959 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,959 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,454 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARVIN LEONARD FAMILY TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04401 |
| Federal ID | TX04401 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |