Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam
Key Takeaway
Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,832 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07229 |
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
FASKEN OIL AND RANCH LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam?
Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 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 Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam?
Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam is owned by FASKEN OIL AND RANCH LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam built?
Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam?
Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam last inspected?
Palafox Mine Pond Sp-12 Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.