Hanson Gss 1
Hanson Gss 1 is an earth dam located in Hemphill County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hanson Gss 1
Hanson Gss 1 is a dam in Hemphill, Texas. The dam is owned by Doris Hanson (private). It impounds the Tr-washita Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 582 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 508 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Hemphill |
| River/Stream | Tr-washita Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.78333, -100.10833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 582 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 508 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DORIS HANSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06713 |
| Federal ID | TX06713 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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