Tower Point Detention Dam No 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Tower Point Detention Dam No 6, located in College Station, Texas, is a private dam with a primary purpose designated as "Other." Built in 2001, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 3,250 feet, with a storage capacity of 164 acre-feet.


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Summary

Situated on an off-channel of Spring Creek, the dam serves as a crucial structure for flood control in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Tower Point Detention Dam No 6 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 106 feet and three uncontrolled outlet gates. Although its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently marked as "Not Available" and "Not Rated" respectively, the risk assessment has been classified as moderate, indicating a level of caution and monitoring needed for its continued safe operation.

With Congressman Bill Flores representing the region in the US Congress, Tower Point Detention Dam No 6 plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding Brazos County community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the characteristics and regulatory oversight of this dam provides valuable insights into its role in water management and the importance of infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

2001

Dam Length

3250

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

OFF-CHANNEL OF SPRING CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

10

Drainage Area

2.8

Nid Storage

164

Structural Height

10

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 3

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

10
       
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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.