Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp-64
Key Takeaway
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp-64 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07044 |
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
TEXAS MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp-64?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp-64 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 Sp-64?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp-64 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-64 built?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp-64 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-64?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp-64 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-64?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp-64 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.