Santo Tomas Tank Dam

TR-SANTO TOMAS CREEK· Webb, Texas· Built 1965· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Santo Tomas Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX)
Dam Length1,060 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDTX05438

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

CY BENAVIDES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Santo Tomas Tank Dam?

Santo Tomas 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 Santo Tomas Tank Dam?

Santo Tomas Tank Dam is owned by CY BENAVIDES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Santo Tomas Tank Dam built?

Santo Tomas Tank Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Santo Tomas Tank Dam?

Santo Tomas Tank 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.