Voss Dam
Voss Dam is an earth dam located in Scurry County, Texas. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Voss Dam
The primary purpose of Voss Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jw Voss (private). It impounds the Tr-deep Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 323 acre-feet.
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 09/24/1969. That was over 56 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Scurry |
| River/Stream | Tr-deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.69500, -100.91167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JW VOSS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX09077 |
| Federal ID | TX09077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |