Thomas Dam
Key Takeaway
Thomas Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 58.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 586 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06209 |
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
HB THOMAS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thomas Dam?
Thomas 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 Thomas Dam?
Thomas Dam is owned by HB THOMAS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Thomas Dam built?
Thomas Dam was completed in 1981, making it 45 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Thomas Dam?
Thomas Dam 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.