Carlos Lake Dam

Texas — Grimes County — BIG BRANCH

Location

StateTexas
CountyGrimes
RiverBIG BRANCH
Coordinates30.60603, -96.07965

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length925 ft
NID Storage540 acre-ft
Max Storage540 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTERRY MAXWELL

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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