Black Ranch Lake Levee
Key Takeaway
Black Ranch Lake Levee is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 1.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 912 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 114 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX01754 |
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
BLACK RANCH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Black Ranch Lake Levee?
Black Ranch Lake Levee 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 Black Ranch Lake Levee?
Black Ranch Lake Levee is owned by BLACK RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Black Ranch Lake Levee built?
Black Ranch Lake Levee was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Black Ranch Lake Levee?
Black Ranch Lake Levee serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Black Ranch Lake Levee?
Black Ranch Lake Levee has a dam height of 8 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.