Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1

TR-BIG CANYON· Pecos, Texas· Built 1962· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 55.2% in TX)
Dam Length897 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage315 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)
NID IDTX06279

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

ALLISON RANCH CORPORATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1?

Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1 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 Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1?

Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1 is owned by ALLISON RANCH CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1 built?

Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1?

Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1?

Allison Ranch Gss Dam No 1 has a dam height of 26 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.