The Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Heifer Creek Dam in Grimes, Texas, is a locally-owned structure regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Completed in 1982, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet, with a length of 1700 feet and a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The dam serves a primary purpose of 'Other' and is classified as a buttress-type structure.
Despite being last inspected in 1994 and rated as 'Not Available' in terms of hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a high risk level (2). It lacks a spillway and is equipped with one outlet gate. The surrounding area covers 14.7 acres and drains into Heifer Creek, making it essential for water resource management in the region. With its unique design and foundation type, this dam is of interest to water resource and climate enthusiasts for its historical significance and role in flood control and water storage.
Year Completed |
1982 |
Dam Length |
1700 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
HEIFER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.28 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
15 |