San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e
Key Takeaway
San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 89 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,535 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06566 |
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
SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e?
San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e 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 San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e?
San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e is owned by SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e built?
San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e?
San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e?
San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e has a dam height of 27 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 San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e last inspected?
San Miguel Lignite Mine Dam 15e was last inspected on August 18, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.