Rancho Viejo Dam B
Key Takeaway
Rancho Viejo Dam B is classified as low hazard in Texas. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | TX06230 |
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
MILTON WENTZ JR ET AL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rancho Viejo Dam B?
Rancho Viejo Dam B 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 Viejo Dam B?
Rancho Viejo Dam B is owned by MILTON WENTZ JR ET AL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rancho Viejo Dam B?
Rancho Viejo Dam B serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rancho Viejo Dam B?
Rancho Viejo Dam B has a dam height of 7 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.