Big Charlie Tank Dam

Big Charlie Tank Dam Quick Facts

Location: Culberson, Texas
Coordinates: 31.104296, -104.280273
River: Hurds Pass Draw River
Primary Purpose: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1920
Dam Height: 33 ft (10 m)
Dam Length: 2,650 ft (808 m)
Dam Capacity: 5,064 acre-ft (6,246 Ml)
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Big Charlie Tank Dam Information

Big Charlie Tank Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Culberson County, Texas.

The dam, which is on the Hurds Pass Draw River, was primarily built for Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by NO DATA FOR ORIGINAL DESIGNER and commissioned in 1920 and is currently owned by JM FOWLKES.

Big Charlie Tank Dam Structure

The Big Charlie Tank Dam is approximately 2,650 feet (808 m) long, 33 feet (10 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Big Charlie Tank Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 3,852 acre-ft (4,751 Ml) and maximum capacity of 5,064 acre-ft (6,246 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 22 acres (9 ha) and the total catchment area is 0 square miles (0 square kilometres).

Big Charlie Tank Dam Spillway

The dam has a 550 feet (168 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 104340 cubic feet per second (2955 cubic metres per second).

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Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Big Charlie Tank Dam
Culberson, Texas
Height (ft)
33
Length (Ft)
2,650
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
5,064
Drainage Area (sq miles)
0
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Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
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Length (Ft)
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Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
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Height (ft)
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Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
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Drainage Area (sq miles)
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Length (Ft)
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Storage Volume (acre-ft)
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Height (ft)
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Length (Ft)
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Storage Volume (acre-ft)
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Drainage Area (sq miles)
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Big Charlie Tank Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Big Charlie Tank Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:16
Sunrise 07:17
Sunset 18:04
Temperature (°F) 59
Feels Like (°F) 56
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1009
Humidity (%) 29
Wind Speed (mph) 7
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Big Charlie Tank Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 48 72 66 1009 21 15 20 W 0 - clear sky
Thu 40 68 57 1013 39 13 16 NNE 0 - clear sky
Fri 41 58 50 1016 23 24 32 W 0 - clear sky
Sat 45 68 61 1014 13 16 19 WSW 0 - clear sky
Sun 46 72 64 1016 11 9 10 W 0 - clear sky
Mon 55 76 70 1014 11 18 20 W 0 - overcast clouds
Tue 55 77 71 1011 10 21 25 WSW 0 - few clouds
Wed 52 66 59 1021 21 17 26 ENE 0 - broken clouds

Big Charlie Tank Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Big Charlie Tank Dam?

Big Charlie Tank Dam is in Texas.

In which county is the Big Charlie Tank Dam?

Big Charlie Tank Dam is in Culberson County.

How high is the Big Charlie Tank Dam?

Big Charlie Tank Dam is 33 feet high.

How long is the Big Charlie Tank Dam?

Big Charlie Tank Dam is 2,650 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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