Tamu Detention Dam No 8 is an earth dam located in Brazos County, Texas, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 ft tall and 2,037 ft long. 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 Tamu Detention Dam No 8
Tamu Detention Dam No 8 is a dam in Brazos, Texas. The dam is owned by The Texas A&m University System (state). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary of Wolf Pen Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 2,037 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazos |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary of Wolf Pen Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.62105, -96.33364 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,037 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,806 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | The Texas A&m University System |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07355 |
| Federal ID | TX07355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |