Gabriels Overlook Dam
Key Takeaway
Gabriels Overlook Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07254 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
GABRIELS OVERLOOK HOMEOWNERS;ROBERT RALEY;ULEN JACKSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gabriels Overlook Dam?
Gabriels Overlook Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Gabriels Overlook Dam?
Gabriels Overlook Dam is owned by GABRIELS OVERLOOK HOMEOWNERS;ROBERT RALEY;ULEN JACKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gabriels Overlook Dam built?
Gabriels Overlook Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Gabriels Overlook Dam?
Gabriels Overlook Dam has a dam height of 25 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.
When was Gabriels Overlook Dam last inspected?
Gabriels Overlook Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.