Young Brothers Gss
Key Takeaway
Young Brothers Gss is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 30.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 748 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06114 |
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
YOUNG BROTHERS CATTLE CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Young Brothers Gss?
Young Brothers 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 Young Brothers Gss?
Young Brothers Gss is owned by YOUNG BROTHERS CATTLE CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Young Brothers Gss built?
Young Brothers 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 Young Brothers Gss?
Young Brothers 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 Young Brothers Gss?
Young Brothers Gss has a dam height of 19 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.