Major Gss Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Major Gss is a privately owned Earth dam located in Montague, Texas, with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam on TR-Cottonwood Creek stands at 35 feet high and 322 feet long, with a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Although it does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. Despite its age, the dam is in good condition and has not been rated for potential hazards.

Situated in the Fort Worth District, Major Gss offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam, designed with a Buttress core type, provides a peaceful oasis for visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. While it may not have undergone recent inspections or assessments, the dam's risk assessment is considered to be in the moderate range, signaling a need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term stability and safety.

With a high risk classification of 2, Major Gss is a valuable water resource in the region, serving as a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. While there are no associated structures or spillways, the dam remains a key feature in the landscape, contributing to the beauty and functionality of the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and preserving dams like Major Gss becomes increasingly crucial in ensuring water security and sustainability for future generations.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

322

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

TR-COTTONWOOD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

35

Nid Storage

84

Structural Height

35

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

35
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.