Pecos Crow Ranch Dam

TR-LITTLE CREEK· Bowie, Texas· Built 1987· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Pecos Crow Ranch Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1987 and is 39 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 23.1% in TX)
Dam Length729 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage208 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area230 sq mi
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)
NID IDTX06783

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

MJ DODD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pecos Crow Ranch Dam?

Pecos Crow Ranch 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 Pecos Crow Ranch Dam?

Pecos Crow Ranch Dam is owned by MJ DODD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pecos Crow Ranch Dam built?

Pecos Crow Ranch Dam was completed in 1987, making it 39 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 Pecos Crow Ranch Dam?

Pecos Crow Ranch Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pecos Crow Ranch Dam?

Pecos Crow Ranch 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.