Josey Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Josey Ranch Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 553 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,206 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07091 |
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
CITY OF CARROLLTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Josey Ranch Lake Dam?
Josey Ranch Lake 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 Josey Ranch Lake Dam?
Josey Ranch Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF CARROLLTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Josey Ranch Lake Dam?
Josey Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Josey Ranch Lake Dam?
Josey Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Josey Ranch Lake Dam last inspected?
Josey Ranch Lake Dam was last inspected on November 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.