Woodson Gss Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Woodson Gss, located in Fannin, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 27 feet and stretching 600 feet in length, this dam serves various purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. Despite its relatively small storage capacity of 32 acre-feet, Woodson Gss plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and water resource management.
With a spillway type of "None" and a hazard potential labeled as "Not Available", Woodson Gss poses a high risk (2) in terms of potential impact. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, its primary source agency, TX, is responsible for permitting and inspection. Despite lacking certain regulatory oversight and enforcement mechanisms, this dam remains an important structure in the region for maintaining water resources and environmental balance.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and condition of dams like Woodson Gss is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure. With its unique blend of functions and inherent risks, this dam stands as a testament to the intricate balance between human intervention and natural ecosystems that characterizes water resource management in Texas and beyond.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
600 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH SULPHUR RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
32 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Woodson Gss