Gfs Dam is an earth dam located in Cooke County, Texas, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 930 ft long. 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 Gfs Dam
The primary purpose of Gfs Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Klement Investments (private). It impounds the Tr-pecan Creek near Gainesville.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 930 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 12/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Cooke |
| Nearest City | Gainesville |
| River/Stream | Tr-pecan Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.67221, -97.15637 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 465 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Klement Investments |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06873 |
| Federal ID | TX06873 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |