Arnold Ranch Lake Dam

TR-GYP CREEK· King, Texas· Built 1964· Earth· 20 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Arnold Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage141 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDTX02357

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

BARNEY ARNOLD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Arnold Ranch Lake Dam?

Arnold 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 Arnold Ranch Lake Dam?

Arnold Ranch Lake Dam is owned by BARNEY ARNOLD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Arnold Ranch Lake Dam built?

Arnold Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Arnold Ranch Lake Dam?

Arnold 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 Arnold Ranch Lake Dam?

Arnold Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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.