Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05274 |
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
EE ALLERKAMP
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam?
Allerkamp 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 Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam?
Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam is owned by EE ALLERKAMP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam built?
Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam?
Allerkamp Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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.