Gabriels Overlook Dam
Gabriels Overlook Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Gabriels Overlook Dam
Gabriels Overlook Dam is a dam in Williamson, Texas. The dam is owned by Gabriels Overlook Homeowners;robert Raley;ulen Jackson (private). It impounds the Tributary Of South Fork San Gabriel River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 870 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Williamson |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of South Fork San Gabriel River |
| Coordinates | 30.61951, -97.80033 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | GABRIELS OVERLOOK HOMEOWNERS;ROBERT RALEY;ULEN JACKSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07254 |
| Federal ID | TX07254 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |