Onstead Gss
Key Takeaway
Onstead Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 832 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06162 |
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
ROBERT ONSTEAD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Onstead Gss?
Onstead 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 Onstead Gss?
Onstead Gss is owned by ROBERT ONSTEAD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Onstead Gss built?
Onstead Gss was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Onstead Gss?
Onstead Gss has a dam height of 21 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.