Snow Lake Gss
Snow Lake Gss is an earth dam located in Leon County, Texas, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Snow Lake Gss
The primary purpose of Snow Lake Gss is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack Snow (private). It impounds the Tr-pigeon Roost Creek near Cochran.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 416 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon |
| Nearest City | Cochran |
| River/Stream | Tr-pigeon Roost Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.11435, -96.21731 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 416 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JACK SNOW |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06142 |
| Federal ID | TX06142 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |