Big Tank Dam
Big Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Borden County, Texas, built in 1965. 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 Martin Parks (private). It impounds the Tr-double Mtn Fk Brazos River.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 490 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/17/1969. That was over 56 years ago.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Borden |
| River/Stream | Tr-double Mtn Fk Brazos River |
| Coordinates | 32.94667, -101.24046 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 490 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARTIN PARKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/17/1969 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02281 |
| Federal ID | TX02281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |