Goldthwaite Reservoir No 4 Dam

Goldthwaite Reservoir No 4 Dam is a dam located in Mills County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Goldthwaite Reservoir No 4 Dam

The primary purpose of Goldthwaite Reservoir No 4 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Goldthwaite (local government). It impounds the Off Channel.

The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 4,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 429 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2022.

At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyMills
River/StreamOff Channel
Coordinates31.43793, -98.60245

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length4,300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage429 acre-ft
Max Storage429 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF GOLDTHWAITE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07581
Federal IDTX07581
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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