Harold Goar Dam
Harold Goar Dam is an earth dam located in Houston County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harold Goar Dam
The primary purpose of Harold Goar Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harold Goar Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-caney Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, 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 | Houston |
| River/Stream | Tr-caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.46477, -95.49354 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HAROLD GOAR JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03280 |
| Federal ID | TX03280 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |