711 Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
711 Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02723 |
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
THE NORDAN TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 711 Ranch Lake Dam?
711 Ranch Lake Dam 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 711 Ranch Lake Dam?
711 Ranch Lake Dam is owned by THE NORDAN TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 711 Ranch Lake Dam built?
711 Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 711 Ranch Lake Dam?
711 Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 711 Ranch Lake Dam?
711 Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 711 Ranch Lake Dam last inspected?
711 Ranch Lake Dam was last inspected on January 12, 1989. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.