Thurber Lake Dam
Thurber Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erath County, Texas. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Thurber Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Thurber Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Quail Valley Associates Llc (private). It impounds the Gibson Creek near Mingus.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,590 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Erath |
| Nearest City | Mingus |
| River/Stream | Gibson Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.50661, -98.40117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,590 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,032 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | QUAIL VALLEY ASSOCIATES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00916 |
| Federal ID | TX00916 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |