Bennett Gss Pond Dam, located in Latium, Texas, along the TR-Brushy Creek, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS in 1982.
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This Earth-type dam stands at 18 feet in height and spans 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small size, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the area.
While not regulated by the state, Bennett Gss Pond Dam has undergone state permitting and inspection processes to ensure its structural integrity. With a high hazard potential rating and a risk assessment of "High (2)", it is clear that this dam requires close monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential disasters. The dam currently does not have a spillway, but is equipped with one outlet gate.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find Bennett Gss Pond Dam to be a fascinating case study in the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and risk management. As efforts continue to address the challenges posed by climate change, structures like this dam will be integral in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
800 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BRUSHY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
|
0cfs |
Davidson Ck Nr Lyons
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Hempstead
|
1840cfs |
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
|
0cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
|
1cfs |
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
|
0cfs |