Tamu Detention Dam No 8, located in Brazos, Texas, is a state-regulated earth dam completed in 2002 with a primary purpose of flood control on an unnamed tributary of Wolf Pen Creek.
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Designed by KLOTZ & ASSOCIATES, this buttress dam stands at a height of 8.2 feet and has a length of 1600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 3 cubic feet per second.
With an uncontrolled spillway width of 308 feet, Tamu Detention Dam No 8 serves as a critical infrastructure for managing water resources in the area. Despite being rated as "Not Available" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam has been inspected as recently as February 2016, with a moderate risk level of 3. While further details on emergency action plans and risk management measures are not provided, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
Dam Height |
8.2 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WOLF PEN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Hydraulic Height |
8.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.5 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Structural Height |
8.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 3 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
8 |