Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,163 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07228 |
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
GALVAN RANCH LTD PART
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam?
Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 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 Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam?
Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam is owned by GALVAN RANCH LTD PART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam built?
Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam?
Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam last inspected?
Rachal Mine Pond Sp-1 Dam was last inspected on August 9, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.