Lauderdale Gss Dam

TR-BUFFALO CREEK· Burleson, Texas· Built 1984· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Lauderdale Gss Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length668 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDTX06607

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

CH LAUDERDALE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lauderdale Gss Dam?

Lauderdale Gss Dam 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 Lauderdale Gss Dam?

Lauderdale Gss Dam is owned by CH LAUDERDALE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lauderdale Gss Dam built?

Lauderdale Gss Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Lauderdale Gss Dam?

Lauderdale Gss Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lauderdale Gss Dam?

Lauderdale Gss Dam 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.

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.