Red Gate Tank Dam
Key Takeaway
Red Gate Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 76% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03031 |
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
BASS ENTERPRISES PRODUCTION CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Red Gate Tank Dam?
Red Gate 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 Red Gate Tank Dam?
Red Gate Tank Dam is owned by BASS ENTERPRISES PRODUCTION CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red Gate Tank Dam built?
Red Gate Tank Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Red Gate Tank Dam?
Red Gate 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 Red Gate Tank Dam?
Red Gate Tank Dam has a dam height of 34 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.