At Gilchrest Dam
At Gilchrest Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About At Gilchrest Dam
The primary purpose of At Gilchrest Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by A Gilchrest (private). It impounds the Tr-south Copperas Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 660 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, 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 | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.04500, -98.73333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | A GILCHREST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03473 |
| Federal ID | TX03473 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |