Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50
Key Takeaway
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50 is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is tailings. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 5,550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 212 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74,284 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06982 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 Sp 50?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50 is owned by TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50 built?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Sp 50?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50 serves the following purposes: Tailings. 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 Sp 50?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50 has a dam height of 37 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 Sp 50 last inspected?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 50 was last inspected on July 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.