101 Ranch Dam No 9
Key Takeaway
101 Ranch Dam No 9 is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 95% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 387 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07477 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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 9?
101 Ranch Dam No 9 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 9?
101 Ranch Dam No 9 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 9 built?
101 Ranch Dam No 9 was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 9?
101 Ranch Dam No 9 has a dam height of 53 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 9 last inspected?
101 Ranch Dam No 9 was last inspected on December 4, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.