Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8

OFF CH-GIBBONS CREEK· Grimes, Texas· Built 1988· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length2,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage678 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)
NID IDTX06556

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

EVANS MOODY ET AL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8 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 8?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8 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 Sp 8 built?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8 was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 8?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8 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 Sp 8?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8 has a dam height of 20 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 8 last inspected?

Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 8 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.