Big Rock Ranch Lake Dam

MILL CREEK· Henderson, Texas· Rockfill· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Big Rock Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam Length940 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDTX07118

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
Last Inspection: July 11, 2007
State Regulated: No

Ownership

BROOKE BAUER;LANE BAUER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Big Rock Ranch Lake Dam?

Big Rock 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 Big Rock Ranch Lake Dam?

Big Rock Ranch Lake Dam is owned by BROOKE BAUER;LANE BAUER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Big Rock Ranch Lake Dam?

Big Rock 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.

When was Big Rock Ranch Lake Dam last inspected?

Big Rock Ranch Lake Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2007. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.