Welch Gss
Key Takeaway
Welch 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 | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,224 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06052 |
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
TOMMY WELCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Welch Gss?
Welch 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 Welch Gss?
Welch Gss is owned by TOMMY WELCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Welch Gss built?
Welch 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 Welch Gss?
Welch 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 Welch Gss?
Welch Gss has a dam height of 24 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.