Twin Odessa Terminal Storage Reservoir
Twin Odessa Terminal Storage Reservoir is an earth dam located in Ector County, Texas, built in 1954. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Twin Odessa Terminal Storage Reservoir
Twin Odessa Terminal Storage Reservoir is a dam in Ector, Texas. The dam is owned by Colorado River Municipal Water District (local government). It impounds the Off-channel, Upstream Of Unnamed Trib To Monahans Draw near Odessa.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 4,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 491 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 03/12/2024.
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 | Ector |
| Nearest City | Odessa |
| River/Stream | Off-channel, Upstream Of Unnamed Trib To Monahans Draw |
| Coordinates | 31.88124, -102.39181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 491 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 491 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07366 |
| Federal ID | TX07366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |