Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b

TR-NAVASOTA RIVER· Grimes, Texas· Built 1983· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1983 and is 43 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX)
Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage954 acre-ft
Surface Area113 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,830 cfs
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)
NID IDTX06935

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: Yes
Last Inspection: December 17, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

PINTAIL HUNTING CLUB LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b 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 Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b is owned by PINTAIL HUNTING CLUB LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b built?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b was completed in 1983, making it 43 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 Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b 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 Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b has a dam height of 23 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 Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b last inspected?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 10a 10b was last inspected on December 17, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.