Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82

TR-RIO GRANDE· Webb, Texas· Built 1982· Earth· 14 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in TX)
Dam Length1,025 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage188 acre-ft
Normal Storage188 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDTX06833

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

RONALD MOORE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82?

Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82 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 Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82?

Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82 is owned by RONALD MOORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82 built?

Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82 was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82?

Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82 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 Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82?

Ronald Moore Ranch Dam No 1-82 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.

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.