Daniel Gss
Key Takeaway
Daniel Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,059 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06197 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
OLIVER DANIEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Daniel Gss?
Daniel Gss is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Daniel Gss?
Daniel Gss is owned by OLIVER DANIEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Daniel Gss built?
Daniel Gss was completed in 1954, making it 72 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Daniel Gss?
Daniel Gss serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Daniel Gss?
Daniel Gss has a dam height of 24 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.