Ranger Canyon Tank Dam

TR-RANGER CREEK· Throckmorton, Texas· Built 1966· Earth· 25 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ranger Canyon Tank Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDTX05241

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

SAM DAVIS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ranger Canyon Tank Dam?

Ranger Canyon Tank 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 Ranger Canyon Tank Dam?

Ranger Canyon Tank Dam is owned by SAM DAVIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ranger Canyon Tank Dam built?

Ranger Canyon Tank Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Ranger Canyon Tank Dam?

Ranger Canyon Tank Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ranger Canyon Tank Dam?

Ranger Canyon Tank Dam has a dam height of 25 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.