Summertree Ranch Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Summertree Ranch Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 61.3% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06347 |
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
MARVIN D GILL ET UX
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Summertree Ranch Lake Dam?
Summertree 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 Summertree Ranch Lake Dam?
Summertree Ranch Lake Dam is owned by MARVIN D GILL ET UX (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Summertree Ranch Lake Dam built?
Summertree Ranch Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Summertree Ranch Lake Dam?
Summertree Ranch Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Summertree Ranch Lake Dam?
Summertree Ranch Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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.