Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05055 |
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
JOSEPH MORRIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam?
Middle Verde 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 Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam?
Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam is owned by JOSEPH MORRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam built?
Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam?
Middle Verde 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 Middle Verde Ranch Lake Dam?
Middle Verde Ranch Lake 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.