Tankersley Gss is an earth dam located in Baylor County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 850 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tankersley Gss
The primary purpose of Tankersley Gss is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bige Tankersley (private). It impounds the Tr-brazos River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 319 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Baylor |
| River/Stream | Tr-brazos River |
| Coordinates | 33.58833, -99.35333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 319 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 319 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bige Tankersley |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06169 |
| Federal ID | TX06169 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |