Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam 5a
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 Length | 4,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 969 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 204 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,308 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06933 |
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
PINTAIL HUNTING CLUB LLC
Private
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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.