Rice Lake Gss

TR-BLISS CREEK· Leon, Texas· Built 1979· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rice Lake Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX)
Dam Length358 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDTX06153

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

LARRY RICE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rice Lake Gss?

Rice Lake 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 Rice Lake Gss?

Rice Lake Gss is owned by LARRY RICE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rice Lake Gss built?

Rice Lake Gss was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Rice Lake Gss?

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

How tall is Rice Lake Gss?

Rice Lake Gss has a dam height of 35 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.