Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam
Key Takeaway
Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07434 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF BEDFORD PARKS DEPT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam?
Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam?
Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam is owned by CITY OF BEDFORD PARKS DEPT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam built?
Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam was completed in 1949, making it 77 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam?
Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam last inspected?
Boys Ranch Activity Center Dam was last inspected on February 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.