Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. 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 | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 769 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,039 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | TX07149 |
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
THE FLORIDA COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam?
Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam?
Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam is owned by THE FLORIDA COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam built?
Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam?
Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam?
Paradise Valley 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.
When was Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam last inspected?
Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam was last inspected on September 16, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.