Gilliam Dam No 1
Gilliam Dam No 1 is an earth dam located in Comanche County, Texas, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Gilliam Dam No 1
The primary purpose of Gilliam Dam No 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wayne Gilliam (private). It impounds the Martins Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Comanche |
| River/Stream | Martins Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.01781, -98.67569 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WAYNE GILLIAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06455 |
| Federal ID | TX06455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |