John Graves Dam No 5 is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 320 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 John Graves Dam No 5
The primary purpose of John Graves Dam No 5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John R Graves Estate (private). It impounds the Hog Branch.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 04/01/1974. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mills |
| River/Stream | Hog Branch |
| Coordinates | 31.53196, -98.74894 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John R Graves Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04274 |
| Federal ID | TX04274 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |