Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam

COLMENA CREEK· Duval, Texas· Built 1969· Earth· 12 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDTX01923

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CLINTON MANGUS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam?

Duval County Ranch Colmena 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 Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam?

Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam is owned by CLINTON MANGUS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam built?

Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam?

Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam?

Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam has a dam height of 12 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.