Eldo Jones Gss Dam, located in Clay County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Completed in 1985, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and stretches 700 feet in length along the TR-Gilbert Creek. Despite its modest size, the dam has a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding area.
This dam, managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, has no spillway and features buttress core types with an outlet gate. While the hazard potential and condition assessment are currently not available or rated, the risk assessment for Eldo Jones Gss Dam is classified as high. With no state regulation or enforcement in place, the dam is inspected and permitted by the state, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for the local community. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Eldo Jones Gss Dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Year Completed |
1985 |
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
33 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GILBERT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Nid Storage |
97 |
Structural Height |
33 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
33 |
Wichita Rv Nr Charlie
|
1850cfs |
Red Rv Nr Burkburnett
|
52cfs |
Deep Red Creek Near Randlett
|
0cfs |
Wichita Rv At Wichita Falls
|
29cfs |
Holliday Ck At Wichita Falls
|
2cfs |
Little Wichita Rv Abv Henrietta
|
0cfs |