Creslenn Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Creslenn Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 735 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 735 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | TX00235 |
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
CRESLENN RANCH COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Creslenn Ranch Dam?
Creslenn 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 Creslenn Ranch Dam?
Creslenn Ranch Dam is owned by CRESLENN RANCH COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Creslenn Ranch Dam built?
Creslenn Ranch Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Creslenn Ranch Dam?
Creslenn Ranch 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 Creslenn Ranch Dam?
Creslenn Ranch Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Creslenn Ranch Dam last inspected?
Creslenn Ranch Dam was last inspected on December 1, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.