Rj Griffith Dam is an earth dam located in Taylor County, Texas, built in 1944. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 700 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rj Griffith Dam
The primary purpose of Rj Griffith Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rj Griffith (private). It impounds the Tr-rainy Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 210 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Taylor |
| River/Stream | Tr-rainy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.45881, -99.67559 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rj Griffith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02702 |
| Federal ID | TX02702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |