Stone Ranch Dam

TRIBUTARY LAKE CREEK· Montgomery, Texas· Earth· 24 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Stone Ranch Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. 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	24 ft (taller than 47.7% in TX)
Dam Length	523 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	66 acre-ft
Normal Storage	45 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Max Discharge	0 cfs
NID ID	TX07371

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: March 2, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: TCEQ

Ownership

STONE RANCH DEVELOPMENT LTD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stone Ranch Dam?

Stone Ranch 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 Stone Ranch Dam?

Stone Ranch Dam is owned by STONE RANCH DEVELOPMENT LTD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stone Ranch Dam?

Stone 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 Stone Ranch Dam?

Stone Ranch Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Stone Ranch Dam last inspected?

Stone Ranch Dam was last inspected on March 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.