CITY OF GRAND SALINE DAM - TX02837-2902
Dam Name: CITY OF GRAND SALINE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 12/27/2015
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Deficiency
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Incident IDTX02837-2902
Incident DescriptionPIPE FAILURE
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
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Dam Height31 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)673.00
Surface Area (acres)64.00
Year Completed1924
NID NumberTX02837
River NameSIMMONS CREEK
Latitude32.6839
Longitude-95.7361
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Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
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