Mingus Lake Dam
Mingus Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mingus Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mingus 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 Buford Holmes (private). It impounds the Gibson Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 105 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,244 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| River/Stream | Gibson Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.56084, -98.41079 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 105 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,746 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUFORD HOLMES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03838 |
| Federal ID | TX03838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |