Stern Lake Dam
Stern Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stern Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Stern 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 Jack Stern (private). It impounds the Tr-mill Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/26/1985. That was over 40 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.62711, -96.44126 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JACK STERN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/26/1985 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02052 |
| Federal ID | TX02052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |