Tanque Noche Triste Tank Dam

Tanque Noche Triste Tank Dam is an earth dam located in La Salle County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Tanque Noche Triste Tank Dam

The primary purpose of Tanque Noche Triste 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 Pat Welder (private). It impounds the Tr-green Branch.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,330 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 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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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateTexas
CountyLa Salle
River/StreamTr-green Branch
Coordinates28.27167, -98.86167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,330 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerPAT WELDER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDTX04606
Federal IDTX04606
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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