Big Tank Dam Nunley, located in Webb County, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1960 with a height of 21 feet and a length of 2300 feet.
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The dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 672 acre-feet and normal storage of 362 acre-feet, serving as a vital water resource for the area. The dam is situated on the TR-Los Olmos Creek and is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting to maintain its integrity.
Despite having no spillway, the dam has one outlet gate and is designated as a high-risk structure due to limited information on its condition assessment and hazard potential. The risk assessment indicates a high risk level of 2, emphasizing the importance of close monitoring and management measures. As a crucial component of the local water infrastructure, Big Tank Dam Nunley plays a significant role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. Its history, design, and purpose reflect the ongoing challenges and priorities in sustainable water resource development.
Year Completed |
1960 |
Dam Length |
2300 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LOS OLMOS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
102.91 |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
672 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
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0cfs |
Nueces Rv Nr Tilden
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0cfs |
Zacate Ck At Laredo
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0cfs |
Rio Grande At Laredo
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1760cfs |
Frio Rv At Tilden
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0cfs |