Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam 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 | 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06940 |
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 Heifer Creek Dam?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam 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 Heifer Creek Dam?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam 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 Heifer Creek Dam built?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam 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 Heifer Creek Dam?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam 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 Heifer Creek Dam?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Heifer Creek Dam last inspected?
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam was last inspected on January 1, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.