Fairway Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Fairway Ranch Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,808 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07500 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Fairway Ranch Dam?
Fairway Ranch Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Fairway Ranch Dam?
Fairway Ranch Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Fairway Ranch Dam?
Fairway Ranch Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Fairway Ranch Dam last inspected?
Fairway Ranch Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.