Gilder Dam
Gilder Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gilder Dam
The primary purpose of Gilder Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Raymond Gilder (private). It impounds the Tr-leon River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 426 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/10/1970. That was over 55 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-leon River |
| Coordinates | 32.18807, -98.55719 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAYMOND GILDER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/10/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03485 |
| Federal ID | TX03485 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |