Site Iv 1 Gss
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 Length | 2,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06263 |
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
HOMER LONG
Private
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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.