Burt Gss dam
Burt Gss
Burt Gss, located in Hill, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 1230 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Cottonwood Creek and is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the state of Texas.
Despite its high risk assessment level of 2, Burt Gss has not been rated for its condition and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While it does not have a designated hazard potential, its condition assessment and emergency preparedness are not up to date. The dam is overseen by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and falls under the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, serving as a key water resource for the surrounding area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Burt Gss to be a fascinating structure, with its unique design features and multiple purposes. As an Earth dam built for both practical and recreational purposes, this dam serves as a vital resource for fire protection, stock watering, and small-scale fishpond activities. Its location on TR-Cottonwood Creek in Texas highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in arid regions, making Burt Gss a significant point of interest for those interested in water resources and climate resilience.
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 Burt Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Rv At Blum | 47 cfs | → |
| Aquilla Ck Abv Aquilla | 0 cfs | → |
| Richland Ck At Hwy 22 Nr Mertens | 309 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla | 81 cfs | → |
| White Rk Ck At Fm 308 Nr Irene | 498 cfs | → |
| Ash Ck At Hwy 171 Nr Malone | 434 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burt Gss.
Boat launches
- Farm To Market Road 1534 1026, Whitney
- Cedar Creek Park Road 116, Whitney
- Farm To Market Road 1947 Spur, Hillsboro
- Fort Graham, Whitney
- Old School Public Boat Ramp - Aquila Lake
- Hcr 1228 212, Whitney
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Burt Gss in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Burt Gss
Where does the data for Burt 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 Burt Gss.