Muesse Gss

TR-BYNUM CREEK· Hill, Texas· Built 1980· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Muesse 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 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length797 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage172 acre-ft
Normal Storage127 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDTX06196

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

MJ MUESSE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Muesse Gss?

Muesse 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 Muesse Gss?

Muesse Gss is owned by MJ MUESSE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Muesse Gss built?

Muesse 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 Muesse Gss?

Muesse 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 Muesse Gss?

Muesse Gss 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.

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.