Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,730 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,380 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05791 |
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
GIBBS BROTHERS & COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam?
Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 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 Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam?
Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam is owned by GIBBS BROTHERS & COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam built?
Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam?
Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam?
Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 18 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.
When was Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam last inspected?
Gibbs Brothers Lake No 2 Dam was last inspected on October 9, 1985. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.