Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam

TR-NORTH CROTON CREEK· King, Texas· Built 1921· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1921 and is 105 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length630 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)
NID IDTX04409

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

WA SPRINGER JR

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam?

Bar S Ranch Upper 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 Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam?

Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam is owned by WA SPRINGER JR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam built?

Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam was completed in 1921, making it 105 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 Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam?

Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam?

Bar S Ranch Upper Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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.