Tompkins Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Montague, Texas, completed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS.
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The dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 555 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 116 acre-feet. While primarily built for recreation purposes, the dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a risk assessment level of 2.
Situated on the TR-Farmers Creek, Tompkins Gss is under the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its high-risk classification, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, and it lacks emergency action preparedness measures. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with a single outlet gate.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tompkins Gss presents an intriguing case study in dam safety and risk management. With its high-risk profile and lack of emergency preparedness, there is a pressing need for regular inspections, assessment, and the development of emergency action plans to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the preservation of water resources in the area.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
555 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-FARMERS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Nid Storage |
116 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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1cfs |
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451cfs |
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