Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a

DRY CREEK· Grimes, Texas· Built 1982· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX)
Dam Length4,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage969 acre-ft
Normal Storage204 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge24,308 cfs
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDTX06933

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: October 1, 1994
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 5a?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a 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 5a?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a 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 5a built?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 5a?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a 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 5a?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a has a dam height of 26 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 5a last inspected?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a was last inspected on October 1, 1994. 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.