Stiles Gss

TR-HURRICANE CREEK· Red River, Texas· Built 1982· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Stiles Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX)
Dam Length1,168 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage159 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDTX06053

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

JAMES TILES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stiles Gss?

Stiles 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 Stiles Gss?

Stiles Gss is owned by JAMES TILES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stiles Gss built?

Stiles Gss was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Stiles Gss?

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

How tall is Stiles Gss?

Stiles Gss has a dam height of 18 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.