Gonzales

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyGonzales
Nearest CityGonzales
River/StreamGuadalupe River
Coordinates29.49708, -97.45549

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length258 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,400 acre-ft
Max Storage1,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,400 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Drainage Area3,450 sq mi
Max Discharge7,848 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Gonzales
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX04823
Federal IDTX04823
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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