Goldthwaite Water Supply Reservoir
Goldthwaite Water Supply Reservoir is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Goldthwaite Water Supply Reservoir
The primary purpose of Goldthwaite Water Supply Reservoir 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 Ch-colorado River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/1973. That was over 52 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mills |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-colorado River |
| Coordinates | 31.37122, -98.64447 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GOLDTHWAITE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/1973 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03296 |
| Federal ID | TX03296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |