Sabine Mining C 8 Dam
Key Takeaway
Sabine Mining C 8 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 64.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 821 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,218 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06310 |
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
SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY;THE SABINE MINING COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sabine Mining C 8 Dam?
Sabine Mining C 8 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 Sabine Mining C 8 Dam?
Sabine Mining C 8 Dam is owned by SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY;THE SABINE MINING COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sabine Mining C 8 Dam built?
Sabine Mining C 8 Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Sabine Mining C 8 Dam?
Sabine Mining C 8 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sabine Mining C 8 Dam?
Sabine Mining C 8 Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Sabine Mining C 8 Dam last inspected?
Sabine Mining C 8 Dam was last inspected on September 30, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.