Gill Gss 1 is a private earth dam located in Hemphill, Texas, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1986 for the primary purpose of grade stabilization along the Tr- Washita river.
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With a height of 26 feet and a length of 547 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 122 acre-feet and serves as a vital structure for flood control and water resource management in the area. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 63 feet, and it is considered to have a low hazard potential.
Despite its moderate risk assessment score of 3, the condition assessment for Gill Gss 1 is currently listed as "Not Available" with no recent inspection date provided. The dam is operated with uncontrolled outlet gates, and there is no emergency action plan (EAP) prepared or updated for the structure. While the risk management measures for the dam are not specified, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and maintenance of Gill Gss 1 to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control and water management efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1986 |
Dam Length |
547 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
Tr- Washita |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
1.31 |
Nid Storage |
122 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |
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