Borders Gss is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 708 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 Borders Gss
The primary purpose of Borders Gss is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Campbell & Campbell LP (private). It impounds the Tr-brushy Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 708 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/24/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Tr-brushy Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.46240, -96.70797 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 708 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,020 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Campbell & Campbell LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/24/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06186 |
| Federal ID | TX06186 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |