Griffin Cattle Co Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Zavala County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 2,200 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 Griffin Cattle Co Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Griffin Cattle Co 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 Ft Griffin Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Dinner Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 308 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | Zavala |
| River/Stream | Dinner Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.99833, -100.01833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Ft Griffin Cattle Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05576 |
| Federal ID | TX05576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |