Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14
Key Takeaway
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14 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 | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 694 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 114 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,778 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06893 |
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
EVANS MOODY ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14 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 14?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14 is owned by EVANS MOODY ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14 built?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14 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 14?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14 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 14?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14 has a dam height of 21 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 14 last inspected?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 14 was last inspected on December 19, 2006. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.