El Rancho Dam
Key Takeaway
El Rancho Dam is classified as low hazard in Florida. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 20.6% in FL) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | FL00088 |
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
R.T. YATES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of El Rancho Dam?
El Rancho 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 Rancho Dam?
El Rancho Dam is owned by R.T. YATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was El Rancho Dam built?
El Rancho Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Rancho Dam?
El Rancho Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, 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 El Rancho Dam?
El Rancho Dam has a dam height of 12 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 El Rancho Dam last inspected?
El Rancho Dam was last inspected on May 21, 1994. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.