Trail Lake Dam
Trail Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Trail Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Trail 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 Home And Health Designs Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-iron Ore Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/02/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| River/Stream | Tr-iron Ore Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.70533, -96.49854 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 124 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | HOME AND HEALTH DESIGNS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05569 |
| Federal ID | TX05569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |