Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80
Key Takeaway
Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 944 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06832 |
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
RODRIGUEZ CATTLE CO
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80?
Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80 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 Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80?
Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80 is owned by RODRIGUEZ CATTLE CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80 built?
Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80 was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80?
Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80?
Rodriguez Ranch Dam No 1-80 has a dam height of 14 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.