Goldthwaite Reservoir No 3 Dam
Goldthwaite Reservoir No 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Goldthwaite Reservoir No 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Goldthwaite Reservoir No 3 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Goldthwaite (local government). It impounds the Off Ch.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 3,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mills |
| River/Stream | Off Ch |
| Coordinates | 31.43060, -98.60556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GOLDTHWAITE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05966 |
| Federal ID | TX05966 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |