E M Gossett Dam

Texas — Sherman County — NORTH PALO DURO CREEK

Location

StateTexas
CountySherman
RiverNORTH PALO DURO CREEK
Coordinates36.06000, -101.93833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage320 acre-ft
Max Storage320 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEM GOSSETT JR

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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