Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 7, located in Grimes County, Texas, is a vital water resource structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Constructed in 1988 and designed by Godsey Engineering, this earth dam stands at 18 feet tall and stretches 3400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1286 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Gibbons Creek, serves a primary purpose of "Other" and is categorized as a buttress dam, with an uncontrolled spillway width of 100 feet.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp 7 has not been evaluated for its hazard potential or condition assessment. The dam has undergone modifications in 2003, but its emergency action plan (EAP) status, inundation maps, and risk management measures remain undisclosed. This water resource structure is not owned or funded by any federal agency, highlighting its local government ownership and jurisdiction. Despite its limited federal involvement, the dam's critical role in water storage, flood control, and environmental protection underscores the need for ongoing inspection and maintenance to ensure its safety and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource demands.
Years Modified |
2003 - Other |
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Length |
3400 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
GIBBONS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
72.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
3.76 |
Nid Storage |
1286 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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