E M Gossett Dam
E M Gossett Dam is an earth dam located in Sherman County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About E M Gossett Dam
The primary purpose of E M Gossett Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Em Gossett Jr (private). It impounds the North Palo Duro Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Sherman |
| River/Stream | North Palo Duro Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06000, -101.93833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EM GOSSETT JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04137 |
| Federal ID | TX04137 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |