Grimshaw Lake Dam
Grimshaw Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Eastland County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Grimshaw Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Grimshaw 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 Helen Grimshaw;j Grimshaw (private). It impounds the Rough Branch.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Eastland |
| River/Stream | Rough Branch |
| Coordinates | 32.31777, -98.60484 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HELEN GRIMSHAW;J GRIMSHAW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05038 |
| Federal ID | TX05038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |