Russell Gss dam
Russell Gss
Russell Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Red River, Texas, with a primary purpose designated as "Other." Built in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, making it crucial for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. The dam is associated with TR-Kickapoo Creek and falls under the jurisdiction of the Tulsa District.
Despite being a privately owned structure, Russell Gss is subject to state permitting and inspections, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available." However, the risk assessment for this dam is considered high, indicating the need for proper risk management measures to be implemented. With a lack of available information on emergency preparedness and the absence of an inundation map, it is important for stakeholders and authorities to address these gaps to enhance the dam's safety and resilience.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Russell Gss presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned earth dam in Texas with various purposes and a significant storage capacity. The dam's location in Red River, its association with TR-Kickapoo Creek, and its construction history provide valuable insights into the region's water management practices. As climate change impacts continue to affect water resources, understanding the condition and risk profile of dams like Russell Gss becomes increasingly important for sustainable water management and resilience planning.
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 Russell Gss -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cuthand Ck At Fm 910 Nr Cuthand | 7 cfs | → |
| Red River Near De Kalb | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv Nr Talco | 71 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck Nr Talco | 2 cfs | → |
| White Oak Ck At Ih 30 Nr Omaha | 60 cfs | → |
| Sulphur Rv At Ih 30 Nr Dalby Springs | 316 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Russell Gss.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Russell Gss in the Snoflo app
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About Russell Gss
Where does the data for Russell 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 Russell Gss.