Goldthwaite Reservoir No 4 Dam is a dam located in Mills County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 4,300 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Goldthwaite Reservoir No 4 Dam
The primary purpose of Goldthwaite Reservoir No 4 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Goldthwaite (local government). It impounds the Off Channel.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 4,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 429 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Mills |
| River/Stream | Off Channel |
| Coordinates | 31.43793, -98.60245 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Goldthwaite |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07581 |
| Federal ID | TX07581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |