Goodson Branch Dam
Goodson Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Goodson Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Goodson Branch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wood Trace Mud 1 (local government). It impounds the Goodson Branch near The Woodlands.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 10/03/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | The Woodlands |
| River/Stream | Goodson Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.14749, -95.67808 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,551 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | WOOD TRACE MUD 1 |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06033 |
| Federal ID | TX06033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |