Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68
Key Takeaway
Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 3.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06825 |
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
ISMAEL GUAJARDO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68?
Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 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 Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68?
Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 is owned by ISMAEL GUAJARDO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 built?
Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68?
Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 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 Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68?
Guajardo Ranch Dam No1 68 has a dam height of 10 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.