Bob Gold Dam is an earth dam located in Lee County, Texas, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 900 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 Bob Gold Dam
Bob Gold Dam is a dam in Lee, Texas. The dam is owned by Bob Gold (private). It impounds the Brushy Branch.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lee |
| River/Stream | Brushy Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.34790, -96.83719 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Bob Gold |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07508 |
| Federal ID | TX07508 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |