Site Iv 1 Gss

TR-WICHITA RIVER· Foard, Texas· Built 1977· Earth· 29 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Site Iv 1 Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX)
Dam Length2,250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)
NID IDTX06263

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

HOMER LONG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Site Iv 1 Gss?

Site Iv 1 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 Site Iv 1 Gss?

Site Iv 1 Gss is owned by HOMER LONG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Site Iv 1 Gss built?

Site Iv 1 Gss was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Site Iv 1 Gss?

Site Iv 1 Gss serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Site Iv 1 Gss?

Site Iv 1 Gss has a dam height of 29 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.