Eldo Jones Gss Dam
Eldo Jones Gss Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eldo Jones Gss Dam
The primary purpose of Eldo Jones Gss Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Eldo Jones (private). It impounds the Tr-gilbert Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| River/Stream | Tr-gilbert Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.08120, -98.41181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELDO JONES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05961 |
| Federal ID | TX05961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |