Hopper Gss

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK· Hill, Texas· Built 1976· Earth· 34 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Hopper Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX)
Dam Length410 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDTX06191

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

JB SANDLIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hopper Gss?

Hopper 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 Hopper Gss?

Hopper Gss is owned by JB SANDLIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hopper Gss built?

Hopper Gss was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Hopper Gss?

Hopper 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 Hopper Gss?

Hopper Gss has a dam height of 34 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.