Tumco Dam J-4 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tumco Dam J-4, located in Titus, Texas, was completed in 1995 by CONLAN ENGINEERING COMPANY and serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along TR-TANKERSLEY CREEK.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and spans a length of 1800 feet, providing a storage capacity of 190 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 165 acre-feet. Despite its small size, the dam plays a significant role in managing water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.

With no spillway and limited structural features, Tumco Dam J-4 has not been rated for its condition and poses a high risk level (2). The dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan and updated contact information, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in emergency response preparedness. Although not under state regulation or enforcement, the dam is subject to state permitting and inspection requirements. The presence of just one outlet gate raises questions about the dam's ability to effectively release excess water during high flow events, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and community safety.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Tumco Dam J-4 offers a fascinating case study in the diverse landscape of dam infrastructure across the United States. Despite its modest size and limited features, this earth dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction and water management in the region. The dam's unique design characteristics, lack of spillway, and high risk assessment underscore the complexities of balancing water resource management with structural safety and emergency preparedness. As stakeholders continue to assess and address the challenges facing Tumco Dam J-4, this structure serves as a reminder of the critical role dams play in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

1800

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

TR-TANKERSLEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.8

Drainage Area

1.1

Nid Storage

190

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

9
       
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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.