Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 19.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04336 |
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
DAN PARKER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam?
Buck Ranch Lake No 4 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 Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam?
Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam is owned by DAN PARKER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam built?
Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam?
Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam 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 Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam?
Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam last inspected?
Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam was last inspected on September 16, 1970. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.