Groclose Lake Dam
Groclose Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Cottle County, Texas, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Groclose Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Groclose 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 Edwin Liles (private). It impounds the Tr-devils Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet. Completed in 1943, 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.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cottle |
| River/Stream | Tr-devils Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.31006, -100.36325 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EDWIN LILES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03257 |
| Federal ID | TX03257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |