Woodson Gss

TR-NORTH SULPHUR RIVER· Fannin, Texas· Built 1979· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Woodson Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDTX06139

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

JT WOODSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodson Gss?

Woodson 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 Woodson Gss?

Woodson Gss is owned by JT WOODSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodson Gss built?

Woodson 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 Woodson Gss?

Woodson Gss serves the following purposes: 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 Woodson Gss?

Woodson Gss has a dam height of 27 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.