Walter Gss

TR-RED RIVER· Cooke, Texas· Built 1981· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Walter Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 70.6% in TX)
Dam Length456 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)
NID IDTX06123

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

JOHN WALTER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Walter Gss?

Walter 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 Walter Gss?

Walter Gss is owned by JOHN WALTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Walter Gss built?

Walter Gss was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Walter Gss?

Walter Gss has a dam height of 31 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.