Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03949 |
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
LOCKE BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam?
Locke Brothers Ranch Lake 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 Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam?
Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam is owned by LOCKE BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam built?
Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam?
Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam 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 Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam?
Locke Brothers Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.