Big Tank Dam
Big Tank Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Big Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Big Tank Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wl Flowers Et Al (private). It impounds the Tr-nueces River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McMullen |
| River/Stream | Tr-nueces River |
| Coordinates | 28.21308, -98.70331 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WL FLOWERS ET AL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03028 |
| Federal ID | TX03028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |