Obrien Gss
Obrien Gss is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Obrien Gss
The primary purpose of Obrien Gss is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Terrance Obrien (private). It impounds the Tr-cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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-cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.38437, -96.68976 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | TERRANCE OBRIEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06187 |
| Federal ID | TX06187 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |