Reichle Bros Pond Dam
Reichle Bros Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Colorado County, Texas, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reichle Bros Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Reichle Bros Pond Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Reichle Bros (private). It impounds the Tr-cummins Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 | Colorado |
| River/Stream | Tr-cummins Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.75667, -96.54500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | REICHLE BROS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05900 |
| Federal ID | TX05900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |