South Gibson Dam
South Gibson Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About South Gibson Dam
The primary purpose of South Gibson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Butler (private). It impounds the Tr-copperas Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, 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 04/22/1975. That was over 50 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.06982, -98.76560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT BUTLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/1975 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04297 |
| Federal ID | TX04297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |