Graham Lake Dam
Graham Lake Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Graham Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Graham Lake 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 Ll Graham (private). It impounds the Sauz Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet. Completed in 1944, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | La Salle |
| River/Stream | Sauz Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.22290, -98.98961 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | LL GRAHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01990 |
| Federal ID | TX01990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |