River Oaks Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
River Oaks Ranch Dam is classified as significant hazard in Texas. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 50.9% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07060 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HAYS COUNTY;RIVER OAKS RANCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of River Oaks Ranch Dam?
River Oaks Ranch Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates River Oaks Ranch Dam?
River Oaks Ranch Dam is owned by HAYS COUNTY;RIVER OAKS RANCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of River Oaks Ranch Dam?
River Oaks Ranch 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 River Oaks Ranch Dam?
River Oaks Ranch 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.
When was River Oaks Ranch Dam last inspected?
River Oaks Ranch Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.