Adame Tank Dam
Key Takeaway
Adame Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05765 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
AVEL VELA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Adame Tank Dam?
Adame Tank Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Adame Tank Dam?
Adame Tank Dam is owned by AVEL VELA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Adame Tank Dam built?
Adame Tank Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Adame Tank Dam?
Adame Tank Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.