Traylor Gss Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mawis Lake Dam Mewis Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Traylor Gss, located in Bellville, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam that serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.
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Summary
Built in 1978 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans a length of 691 feet, providing a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Despite its small surface area and drainage area, Traylor Gss plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, particularly for fire prevention and agricultural needs.
Although not regulated by the state, Traylor Gss has a state permit for inspection and maintenance, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. While the dam has not been assessed for its condition or emergency action plan readiness, its hazard potential is deemed as "Not Available" with a high risk assessment score. With no spillway and limited outlet gates, the dam's risk management measures are currently not specified, raising concerns for potential hazards and the need for proactive monitoring and maintenance strategies to safeguard the surrounding environment and communities.
In light of the increasing challenges posed by climate change and water scarcity, Traylor Gss serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and resource management in the region. Its strategic location along TR-Mill Creek and contribution to fire protection and agricultural needs highlight the importance of investing in the maintenance and monitoring of such critical water assets to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
691 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
26 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mill Ck Nr Bellville
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8cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Hempstead
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1800cfs |
Brazos Rv At San Felipe
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2310cfs |
Redgate Ck Nr Columbus
|
1cfs |
Colorado Rv At Columbus
|
216cfs |
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
|
0cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Traylor Gss