Rancho Blanco
Key Takeaway
Rancho Blanco is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1943 and is 83 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 93% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
| NID ID | TX02250 |
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
RANCHO BLANCO LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rancho Blanco?
Rancho Blanco 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 Rancho Blanco?
Rancho Blanco is owned by RANCHO BLANCO LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rancho Blanco built?
Rancho Blanco was completed in 1943, making it 83 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 Rancho Blanco?
Rancho Blanco serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rancho Blanco?
Rancho Blanco has a dam height of 49 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 Rancho Blanco last inspected?
Rancho Blanco was last inspected on February 11, 1976. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.