Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 369 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | TX05157 |
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
SANTA ALINA RANCH INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam?
Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam 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 Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam?
Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam is owned by SANTA ALINA RANCH INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam built?
Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
How tall is Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam?
Santa Alina Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 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.