Sabine Mining C 8 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Sabine Mining C 8 Dam, located in Harrison County, Texas, was completed in 1987 and serves as a crucial structure for managing tailings.


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Summary

Owned privately by Sabine Mining Co, the dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting processes. This earth dam, with a height of 29 feet and a length of 1940 feet, holds a storage capacity of 1872 acre-feet and is primarily associated with the Hatley Creek watershed.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 368 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite not having a hazard potential rating and condition assessment, it is considered to have a moderate risk level. The risk management measures and emergency action plans for the dam have not been fully detailed, but the structure meets regulatory guidelines. In the event of an emergency, contact information and inundation maps are expected to be readily available, ensuring preparedness for any potential risks associated with the dam.

Year Completed

1987

Dam Length

1940

Dam Height

29

River Or Stream

TR-HATLEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

100

Hydraulic Height

29

Drainage Area

4

Nid Storage

1872

Structural Height

29

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

29
       
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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.