Xmas Tank Dam
Key Takeaway
Xmas Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.4% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05349 |
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
GORDON LELAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Xmas Tank Dam?
Xmas Tank 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 Xmas Tank Dam?
Xmas Tank Dam is owned by GORDON LELAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Xmas Tank Dam built?
Xmas Tank Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Xmas Tank Dam?
Xmas Tank Dam has a dam height of 12 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.