101 Ranch Dam No 7
Key Takeaway
101 Ranch Dam No 7 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 80.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,072 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07475 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BOB SIMPSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 101 Ranch Dam No 7?
101 Ranch Dam No 7 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 101 Ranch Dam No 7?
101 Ranch Dam No 7 is owned by BOB SIMPSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 101 Ranch Dam No 7 built?
101 Ranch Dam No 7 was completed in 2006, making it 20 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is 101 Ranch Dam No 7?
101 Ranch Dam No 7 has a dam height of 37 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 101 Ranch Dam No 7 last inspected?
101 Ranch Dam No 7 was last inspected on December 4, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.