LAKE GILEAD DAM - TX05092-2810
Dam Name: LAKE GILEAD DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 05/16/1981
Incident Driver: Unknown
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Deficiency
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Incident IDTX05092-2810
Incident DescriptionSPWY FAILURE
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)IR
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Dam Height19 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)1365.00
Surface Area (acres)84.00
Year Completed1982
NID NumberTX05092
River NameMILL CREEK
Latitude32.763
Longitude-95.2558
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Regulatory Agency(ies)TCEQ
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Information SourcesTX DEQ