Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1

EAGLE CREEK· Wilson, Texas· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDTX06401

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

PATTEN CORPORATION SOUTHWEST

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1?

Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1 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 Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1?

Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1 is owned by PATTEN CORPORATION SOUTHWEST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1?

Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1?

Eagle Creek Ranch Dam No 1 has a dam height of 15 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.