Hayes Gss

BEACHAM BRANCH· Montague, Texas· Built 1981· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Hayes Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.1% in TX)
Dam Length727 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDTX06075

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

HAL HAYES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hayes Gss?

Hayes 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 Hayes Gss?

Hayes Gss is owned by HAL HAYES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hayes Gss built?

Hayes Gss was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Hayes Gss?

Hayes Gss has a dam height of 30 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.