Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4

TR-BLUNDELL CREEK· Titus, Texas· Built 1996· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)
NID IDTX07047

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: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

TXU MINING COMPANY LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4?

Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4 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 Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4?

Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4 is owned by TXU MINING COMPANY LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4 built?

Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4 was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4?

Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4 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 Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4?

Tumco Monticello Mine Dam H-4 has a dam height of 10 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.

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.