Daniel Gss
Daniel Gss is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Daniel Gss
The primary purpose of Daniel Gss is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oliver Daniel (private). It impounds the Tr-mustang Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,059 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 191 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 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-mustang Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50833, -97.00001 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,059 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | OLIVER DANIEL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06197 |
| Federal ID | TX06197 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |