Haynes Gss is a privately owned earth dam located in Wise County, Texas, along Briar Creek.
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Constructed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock watering, and small fish pond management. With a height of 27 feet and a length of 606 feet, Haynes Gss has a storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and is designed with a buttress core type.
Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, Haynes Gss is considered to have a high risk level (2). The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. While the dam is not currently under federal jurisdiction or regulation, it undergoes state inspections and permitting processes. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Haynes Gss to be an intriguing structure for its unique design and multiple uses in a rural Texas setting.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
606 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
BRIAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
131 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
27 |
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