Glynn Wilson Dam
Glynn Wilson Dam is an earth dam located in Stephens County, Texas, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Glynn Wilson Dam
The primary purpose of Glynn Wilson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Glynn Wilson (private). It impounds the Tr-north Colony Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 786 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 06/17/1977. That was over 48 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Stephens |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Colony Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.53747, -98.73787 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 786 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GLYNN WILSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04751 |
| Federal ID | TX04751 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |