Lake Irine Dam
Lake Irine Dam is an earth dam located in Grimes County, Texas, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Irine Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Irine Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bobbie Rigby (private). It impounds the Pine Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,008 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 336 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/14/2001. That was over 24 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Grimes |
| River/Stream | Pine Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.71191, -95.95238 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,008 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BOBBIE RIGBY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2001 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03058 |
| Federal ID | TX03058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |