El Negro Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
El Negro Ranch Lake 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 | 35 ft (taller than 77.6% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03696 |
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
EL NEGRO RANCH LTD
Private
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What is the hazard classification of El Negro Ranch Lake Dam?
El Negro Ranch Lake 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 El Negro Ranch Lake Dam?
El Negro Ranch Lake Dam is owned by EL NEGRO RANCH LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was El Negro Ranch Lake Dam built?
El Negro Ranch Lake 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 El Negro Ranch Lake Dam?
El Negro Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 El Negro Ranch Lake Dam?
El Negro Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 35 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.