Ridge Lake Dam A

TRIBUTARY OF BUFFALO CREEK· Rockwall, Texas· Earth· 25 ft tall

High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Ridge Lake Dam A is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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	25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX)
Dam Length	700 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	40 acre-ft
Normal Storage	20 acre-ft

Surface Area	4 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	985 cfs
NID ID	TX09708

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: August 7, 2018

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

TALUS DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ridge Lake Dam A?

Ridge Lake Dam A 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 Ridge Lake Dam A?

Ridge Lake Dam A is owned by TALUS DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Ridge Lake Dam A?

Ridge Lake Dam A 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.

When was Ridge Lake Dam A last inspected?

Ridge Lake Dam A was last inspected on August 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.