Santo Tomas Tank Dam
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 Length | 1,060 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05438 |
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
CY BENAVIDES
Private
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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.