Tamu Detention Dam No 8

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrazos
River/StreamUNNAMED TRIBUTARY OF WOLF PEN CREEK
Coordinates30.62105, -96.33364

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length2,037 ft
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage101 acre-ft
Max Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,806 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerTHE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDTX07355
Federal IDTX07355
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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