Glover Dam
Glover Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Glover Dam
The primary purpose of Glover Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ed Glover Jr (private). It impounds the Tr-sabana River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 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. The most recent inspection on record was 02/21/1969. That was over 57 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-sabana River |
| Coordinates | 32.13500, -98.60500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ED GLOVER JR |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03482 |
| Federal ID | TX03482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |