House Tank Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

House Tank Dam, located in Dimmit, Texas, serves as a significant water resource in the area, with a capacity of 260 acre-feet of storage.


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Summary

Built in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and stretches 550 feet in length along Bonito Creek. Despite its age, the dam is still actively regulated by the state, with permitting and inspection procedures in place.

The primary purpose of House Tank Dam is listed as "Other," indicating its role in water management beyond traditional flood control or irrigation. While the dam lacks a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate to manage water flow. With a high hazard potential rating, the risk assessment for the dam is classified as "High." Despite this, the condition of the dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for further assessment and potential risk management measures.

House Tank Dam's location within the Fort Worth District and its association with the federal government underscore its importance in the region's water infrastructure. As a private-owned structure, it plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Dimmit, Texas. The dam's historical significance, along with its continued operation and maintenance, showcases the ongoing commitment to safeguarding water resources in the area.

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

BONITO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

0.62

Nid Storage

260

Structural Height

16

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

16
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.