Dolph Briscoe Lake No 6 Dam, located in Dimmit, Texas, was completed in 1974 and serves as an important water resource in the area.
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Owned privately, this earth dam with a structural height of 12 feet and a length of 1000 feet is designed as a buttress dam. The dam has a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet and is primarily used for purposes other than flood control or hydropower generation.
Despite being regulated by the state, the dam is not considered to be at a high risk of failure, with a hazard potential rating of "Not Available." However, the risk assessment rates the dam as having a high risk level of 2. With no spillway and limited discharge capacity, the dam has not been inspected recently and its condition is not rated. Although the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, it is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the risk assessment and management measures for this important infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BONITO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13 |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
101 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
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