Graves Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 630 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 Graves Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Graves 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 Tom Graves (private). It impounds the Merrell Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mills |
| River/Stream | Merrell Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.57492, -98.42912 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tom Graves |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05023 |
| Federal ID | TX05023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |