Youngblood Gss
Youngblood Gss is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Youngblood Gss
The primary purpose of Youngblood Gss is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Herman Youngblood (private). It impounds the Tr-chambers Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 563 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Tr-chambers Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.18333, -96.77500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 563 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HERMAN YOUNGBLOOD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06184 |
| Federal ID | TX06184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |