Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam
Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Duval County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Duval County Ranch Colmena Tank Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Clinton Mangus (private). It impounds the Colmena Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 | Duval |
| River/Stream | Colmena Creek |
| Coordinates | 27.85287, -98.71752 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | CLINTON MANGUS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01923 |
| Federal ID | TX01923 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |