The Tx No Name No 8 Dam, located in Manor, Texas, along the TR-GILLELAND CREEK, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1965 with a height of 21 feet and a length of 555 feet.
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It has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and serves primarily for purposes not specified in the data. Despite its age, the dam is state regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), ensuring its structural integrity and safety.
With a high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam's hazard potential is not available, and its condition assessment is not rated. The dam does not have a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The risk management measures for the dam are not specified in the data, highlighting the need for further evaluation and monitoring to address any potential safety concerns. Overall, the Tx No Name No 8 Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, and its maintenance and upkeep are essential for mitigating risks associated with its operation.
Located in Travis County, Texas, the Tx No Name No 8 Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Galveston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although the dam does not have federal funding, ownership, or design involvement, its state-regulated status ensures compliance with inspection, permitting, and enforcement protocols. As climate change impacts water resources, the resilience and safety of dams like Tx No Name No 8 become increasingly important for sustainable water management and flood control efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
555 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GILLELAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
100 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |