Mcgowen Gss 2
Mcgowen Gss 2 is an earth dam located in Hardeman County, Texas, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcgowen Gss 2
Mcgowen Gss 2 is a dam in Hardeman, Texas. The dam is owned by Elizabeth Mcgowen Trust (private). It impounds the Groesbeck Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,697 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 925 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 | Hardeman |
| River/Stream | Groesbeck Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.37667, -99.54333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,697 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 925 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | ELIZABETH MCGOWEN TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06708 |
| Federal ID | TX06708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |