Griffin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Rusk County, Texas, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall. 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 Griffin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Griffin Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chap Griffin (private). It impounds the Double Spring Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 03/08/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Rusk |
| River/Stream | Double Spring Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.97096, -94.72344 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Chap Griffin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03553 |
| Federal ID | TX03553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |