Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62
Key Takeaway
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06323 |
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
LUMINANT POWER COMPANY LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62?
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62 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 Sediment Pond Dam B 62?
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62 is owned by LUMINANT POWER COMPANY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62 built?
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62 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.
How tall is Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62?
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62 has a dam height of 28 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 Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62 last inspected?
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 62 was last inspected on May 27, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.