Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 dam
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13
Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13, located in Grimes, Texas, is a crucial water resource infrastructure owned by the local government and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Completed in 1991, this Earth-type dam stands at 22 feet tall and spans 6900 feet along the tributary of Gibbons Creek. With a storage capacity of 370 acre-feet and a surface area of 26.3 acres, this dam plays a vital role in water management and flood control in the region.
Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, this dam has not been assessed for its condition and does not have a designated emergency action plan in place. The spillway, with a width of 54 feet, is uncontrolled in nature. The outlet gates consist of one slide gate and two uncontrolled gates, allowing for the controlled release of water when necessary. The dam's geographic coordinates of 30.542148 latitude and -96.101153 longitude make it an essential component of the region's water infrastructure network.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 serves as a critical structure for water storage and discharge management. It is essential for local authorities to prioritize regular inspections, condition assessments, and the development of an emergency action plan to ensure the safety and efficiency of this dam in the face of potential environmental challenges.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Ck Trib A At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Bee Ck Main At College Station | 0 cfs | → |
| Lake Ck Nr Dobbin | 111 cfs | → |
| W Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Huntsville | 15 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan | 7,110 cfs | → |
| Davidson Ck Nr Lyons | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13.
Boat launches
- Gibbon Creek Boat Ramp
- Texas 105 20000, Navasota
- Farm To Market 50 13508-13698, Brenham
- P4-746, Bryan
- Scotts Ridge Swim Area
- North Overlook Park Drive 12870-12872, Brenham
Track Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 in the Snoflo app
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About Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13
Where does the data for Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Tmpa Gibbons Creek Mine Dam Sp13.