Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam
Key Takeaway
Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 23 ft (taller than 44.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | TX09003 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
DAVID SMITH;MARK GERRICK;SHAWN SMITH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam?
Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam 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 Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam?
Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam is owned by DAVID SMITH;MARK GERRICK;SHAWN SMITH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam built?
Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam?
Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam?
Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam last inspected?
Ridglea Country Club Estates Dam was last inspected on February 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.