G3gc Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
G3gc Ranch Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2018 and is 8 years old. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07505 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
G3GC RANCH LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of G3gc Ranch Dam?
G3gc Ranch Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates G3gc Ranch Dam?
G3gc Ranch Dam is owned by G3GC RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was G3gc Ranch Dam built?
G3gc Ranch Dam was completed in 2018, making it 8 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is G3gc Ranch Dam?
G3gc Ranch Dam has a dam height of 24 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.