Kennedy Gss
Key Takeaway
Kennedy Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 654 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06192 |
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
FG KENNEDY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Kennedy Gss?
Kennedy 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 Kennedy Gss?
Kennedy Gss is owned by FG KENNEDY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kennedy Gss built?
Kennedy Gss was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Kennedy Gss?
Kennedy 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 Kennedy Gss?
Kennedy Gss has a dam height of 29 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.