Young Brothers Gss Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Young Brothers Gss is a private earth dam located in Hemphill, Texas, along the TR-Washita River.


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Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet. While the dam serves a primary purpose other than flood control or water supply, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.

Despite its age, Young Brothers Gss is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment, and its hazard potential is listed as "Not Available." However, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a high risk level (2), highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures. With no spillway and limited associated structures, the dam's emergency preparedness and response protocols are not readily available.

Given its significance in water resource management and potential risks associated with its condition, Young Brothers Gss presents an opportunity for climate and water enthusiasts to engage in discussions around dam safety, risk assessment, and emergency response planning. As a privately owned structure, its management and maintenance are critical to ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region. Monitoring and addressing any identified risks will be essential to safeguarding the surrounding community and ecosystems from potential dam failures or emergencies.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

748

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

TR-WASHITA RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

145

Structural Height

19

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

19
       
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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.