Bob Gold Dam
Key Takeaway
Bob Gold Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07508 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BOB GOLD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bob Gold Dam?
Bob Gold Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bob Gold Dam?
Bob Gold Dam is owned by BOB GOLD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bob Gold Dam built?
Bob Gold Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Bob Gold Dam?
Bob Gold Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.