North Gibson Dam
North Gibson Dam is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About North Gibson Dam
The primary purpose of North Gibson Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert Butler (private). It impounds the Tr-copperas Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 04/06/1972. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Tr-copperas Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.08200, -98.76627 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT BUTLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/1972 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04836 |
| Federal ID | TX04836 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |