House Tank Dam

BONITO CREEK· Dimmit, Texas· Built 1940· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

House Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)
NID IDTX02315

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

ROGERS DENTONIO RANCH LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of House Tank Dam?

House 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 House Tank Dam?

House Tank Dam is owned by ROGERS DENTONIO RANCH LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was House Tank Dam built?

House Tank Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is House Tank Dam?

House Tank Dam has a dam height of 16 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.