Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2 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 | 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX04268 |
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
WEST BEN B AND DEPREZ PATRICK F
Private
Nearby Dams
Chambers Creek WS SCS Site 2f Dam
Ellis, TX
High Hazard 46 ftChambers Creek WS SCS Site 8 Dam
Ellis, TX
High Hazard 45 ftChambers Creek WS SCS Site 10 Dam
Ellis, TX
High Hazard 46 ftChambers Creek WS SCS Site 2a Dam
Ellis, TX
High Hazard 45 ftChambers Creek WS SCS Site 7 Dam
Ellis, TX
High Hazard 50 ftChambers Creek WS SCS Site 6 Dam
Ellis, TX
High Hazard 41 ftChambers Creek WS SCS Site 11 Dam
Ellis, TX
High Hazard 42 ftChambers Creek WS SCS Site 9 Dam
Ellis, TX
High Hazard 51 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2?
Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2 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 Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2?
Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2 is owned by WEST BEN B AND DEPREZ PATRICK F (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2 built?
Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2 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 Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2?
Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2?
Diamond J Ranch Dam No 2 has a dam height of 20 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.