Seggern Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Williamson County, Texas, along the TR-Mustang Creek.
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Built in 1981 by the USDA NRCS, this structure stands at 23 feet high and spans 746 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. Despite lacking a spillway, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The primary purpose of Seggern Gss is listed as "Other," with its core type being buttress and foundation type unlisted/unknown. While it currently holds a high risk assessment rating, the dam's condition is not rated, and its hazard potential is deemed not available. With one outlet gate in place and no associated structures, Seggern Gss presents a unique case for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and monitor, especially given its location within the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Although Seggern Gss may not have a designated emergency action plan or inundation maps prepared, its presence along the TR-Mustang Creek underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for water resource management and climate resilience. As a privately owned structure under state jurisdiction, efforts to assess and manage the risks associated with Seggern Gss can serve as a valuable example of how collaboration between regulators, designers, and owners can help ensure the safety and sustainability of critical water infrastructure in Texas.
Year Completed |
1981 |
Dam Length |
746 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TR-MUSTANG CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
23 |
Nid Storage |
88 |
Structural Height |
23 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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