Countess Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Countess Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06583 |
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
SAM COUNTESS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Countess Ranch Dam?
Countess Ranch 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 Countess Ranch Dam?
Countess Ranch Dam is owned by SAM COUNTESS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Countess Ranch Dam built?
Countess Ranch Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Countess Ranch Dam?
Countess Ranch Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Countess Ranch Dam?
Countess Ranch 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.