Elm Pond Dam
Elm Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Elm Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Elm Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Martin Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,070 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2018.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| River/Stream | Martin Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.72528, -96.76083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 562 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07126 |
| Federal ID | TX07126 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |