Van Meter Tank Dam
Van Meter Tank Dam is an earth dam located in McMullen County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Van Meter Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Van Meter Tank Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by George Jambers (private). It impounds the Tr-opossum Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,337 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 224 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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-opossum Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.57749, -98.40093 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,337 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 224 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GEORGE JAMBERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03012 |
| Federal ID | TX03012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |