Stink Creek Tank Dam
Stink Creek Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Garza County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stink Creek Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Stink Creek Tank Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mrs Kirkpatrick (private). It impounds the Stink Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 | Garza |
| River/Stream | Stink Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.17078, -101.31786 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MRS KIRKPATRICK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03964 |
| Federal ID | TX03964 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |