Hayes Gss dam
Hayes Gss
Hayes Gss is a private earth dam located in Montague, Texas, with a primary purpose classified as "Other." Built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this structure stands at a height of 30 feet and spans 727 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 156 acre-feet. Despite being unlisted for surface area and drainage area, the dam serves as a critical water resource for the region, particularly along the Beacham Branch.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Hayes Gss has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it poses a high risk due to its hazard potential and lack of available emergency action plan. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. With no recent inspection data provided, there is limited information on the structure's current state and maintenance requirements. Despite these uncertainties, Hayes Gss remains an essential component of the water infrastructure in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Hayes Gss to be an intriguing case study in dam management and maintenance. As a privately owned structure in Texas, its role in water storage and management, along with its risk assessment and emergency preparedness, present valuable insights into the challenges and considerations faced by similar facilities in the region. With a focus on sustainability and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions, understanding the operations and condition of Hayes Gss is crucial for ensuring the continued safety and effectiveness of this vital water resource asset.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hayes Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Fk Trinity Rv At Fm 1198 Nr Myra | 3 cfs | → |
| Belknap Ck Nr Ringgold | 112 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Ck Nr Bridgeport | · | → |
| Denton Ck At Cr 2513 Nr Decatur | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaver Ck Nr Ringgold | 145 cfs | → |
| Red Rv Nr Terral | 480 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hayes Gss.
Boat launches
- County Road 1638 Wise County
- Farm To Market Road 1201 8900, Gainesville
- Spur 1201 698, Cooke County
- Runaway Bay Marina
Campgrounds
- Pelham City Park
- Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475
- Tadra Point
- Selma City Park - Lake Amon Carter
- Black Creek Lake: (940) 627-5475
- Black Creek Lake
Fishing spots
Track Hayes Gss in the Snoflo app
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About Hayes Gss
Where does the data for Hayes Gss come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hayes Gss.