Bob Gold Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mueller Lake Dam Balcar Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Bob Gold Dam, located in Lee County, Texas, along the Brushy Branch river, was completed in 1940 and stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 900 feet.
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Summary
This earth dam serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure in the region, providing storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Despite being privately owned, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state, with permitting and inspection requirements in place to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and an uncontrolled gate. In 1988, structural modifications were made to enhance the dam's stability. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the hazard potential is deemed not available, with a moderate risk level assigned. With no associated structures and a lack of emergency action plan details, further assessments and management measures may be needed to address potential risks and ensure the continued reliability of Bob Gold Dam for water management and climate resilience purposes.
Overall, Bob Gold Dam stands as a key component of the water infrastructure in Lee County, Texas, contributing to water storage and flood control along the Brushy Branch river. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, continued monitoring and maintenance of this earth dam is essential to mitigate potential risks and ensure its long-term effectiveness in supporting the local community's water needs and environmental resilience efforts.
Years Modified |
1988 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1940 |
Dam Length |
900 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
BRUSHY BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Middle Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
E Yegua Ck Nr Dime Box
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0cfs |
Davidson Ck Nr Lyons
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0cfs |
Yegua Ck Nr Somerville
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0cfs |
Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan
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570cfs |
Colorado Rv At Smithville
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465cfs |
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.
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