Borders Gss

Borders Gss is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

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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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
River/StreamTr-brushy Creek
Coordinates32.46240, -96.70797

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length708 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage98 acre-ft
Max Storage98 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge1,020 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCAMPBELL & CAMPBELL LP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/24/2008
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX06186
Federal IDTX06186
More InfoState Dam Safety Program