Eg Goff Dam is an earth dam located in Wharton County, Texas, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall. 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 Eg Goff Dam
The primary purpose of Eg Goff Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eg Goff (private). It impounds the Off Ch-goldenrod Creek near El Campo.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 09/11/1990. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Wharton |
| Nearest City | El Campo |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-goldenrod Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.19773, -96.55386 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Eg Goff |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/1990 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06512 |
| Federal ID | TX06512 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |