Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13
Key Takeaway
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 41.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 6,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,123 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07369 |
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 Sp13?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 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 Sp13?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 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 Sp13 built?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 was completed in 1991, making it 35 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 has a dam height of 22 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 Sp13 last inspected?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 was last inspected on December 16, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.