House Tank Dam, located in McMullen, Texas, is a private earth dam with a buttress core type, completed in 1969.
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With a height of 20 feet and a length of 1300 feet, this dam serves various purposes, including water storage with a capacity of 480 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-Green Branch Creek and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Texas, with state permitting and inspection in place.
Despite not having a spillway, House Tank Dam is designed to handle high-risk potential, as indicated by its hazard potential rating of "Not Available" and a risk assessment of High (2). The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it remains operational and has not undergone any major modifications since its completion. With no federal involvement in ownership, funding, or regulation, this privately-owned dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region and highlights the importance of private stewardship in maintaining critical infrastructure for water resources and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GREEN BRANCH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
59 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
480 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Nueces Rv Nr Tilden
|
0cfs |
Frio Rv At Tilden
|
0cfs |
San Casimiro Ck Nr Freer
|
0cfs |
San Miguel Ck Nr Tilden
|
0cfs |
Nueces Rv At Cotulla
|
0cfs |
Choke Canyon Res Owc Nr Three Rivers
|
33cfs |