Tompkins Gss
Key Takeaway
Tompkins 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 | 32 ft (taller than 72.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06095 |
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
DAVID TOMPKINS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tompkins Gss?
Tompkins 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 Tompkins Gss?
Tompkins Gss is owned by DAVID TOMPKINS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tompkins Gss built?
Tompkins 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 Tompkins Gss?
Tompkins 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 Tompkins Gss?
Tompkins Gss has a dam height of 32 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.