Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81 is an earth dam located in Panola County, Texas, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 38 ft38 ft tall, taller than 84% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81
Tumco Sediment Pond Dam B 81 is a dam in Panola, Texas. The dam is owned by Txu Mining Company LP (private). It impounds the Hogan Creek.
The dam stands 38 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 65 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,172 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Panola |
| River/Stream | Hogan Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.28126, -94.47403 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,172 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,172 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Txu Mining Company LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06392 |
| Federal ID | TX06392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |