Griffin Lake Dam
Griffin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Griffin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Griffin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ruby Griffin Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-south Fork Leon River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 825 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Fork Leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.28805, -98.87752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 825 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RUBY GRIFFIN JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05035 |
| Federal ID | TX05035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |