Site IV 1 Gss is an earth dam located in Foard County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 2,250 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Site IV 1 Gss
The primary purpose of Site IV 1 Gss is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Homer Long (private). It impounds the Tr-wichita River.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Foard |
| River/Stream | Tr-wichita River |
| Coordinates | 33.89500, -100.00200 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Homer Long |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06263 |
| Federal ID | TX06263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |