Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73
Key Takeaway
Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.2% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,230 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | TX06837 |
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
VERGARA BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73?
Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73 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 Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73?
Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73 is owned by VERGARA BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73 built?
Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73 was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73?
Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73 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 Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73?
Vergara Ranch Dam No 1-73 has a dam height of 13 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.