Nichols Gss

TR-WICHITA RIVER· Baylor, Texas· Built 1976· Earth· 22 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Nichols 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 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX)
Dam Length123 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage543 acre-ft
Normal Storage304 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDTX06165

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

RUBY NICHOLS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nichols Gss?

Nichols 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 Nichols Gss?

Nichols Gss is owned by RUBY NICHOLS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nichols Gss built?

Nichols 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 Nichols Gss?

Nichols 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 Nichols Gss?

Nichols Gss has a dam height of 22 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.