Eg Goff Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Eg Goff Dam, located in El Campo, Texas, is a private-owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1990, is an earth-type structure with a buttress core, standing at a height of 9 feet and offering a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Despite being non-federally regulated, the dam has state permitting and inspection in place to ensure its safety and functionality.

Situated on the Goldenrod Creek, Eg Goff Dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for agricultural irrigation in the Wharton County area. With a surface area of 7 acres and a normal storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, the dam contributes to water management and distribution in the region. While the dam does not have a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate to control water flow.

Although the dam's hazard potential is listed as not available, it is categorized as having a high risk level of 2. The condition of the dam is not rated, but it has undergone an inspection in 1990. With its strategic location and vital role in irrigation, Eg Goff Dam stands as a significant water resource structure in Texas, ensuring sustainable water supply for agricultural needs in the area.

Year Completed

1990

Dam Height

8

River Or Stream

OFF CH-GOLDENROD CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

8

Nid Storage

63

Structural Height

9

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.