Ranch Road Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Ranch Road Dam, also known as Ranch Drive Dam, is a private dam located in Saline County, Arkansas.


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Summary

Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a length of 260 feet. Its primary purpose is categorized as 'Other,' with a storage capacity of 188 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 188 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Fourche Creek-TR river/stream and falls under the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission.

With a significant hazard potential, Ranch Road Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite this, the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Arkansas state regulatory agency. It is crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to be aware of Ranch Road Dam's presence and condition in order to understand its potential impact on the local environment and surrounding communities. The dam's location in Saline County and its ownership by a private entity highlight the importance of monitoring and maintaining the infrastructure for safety and environmental protection purposes.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

260

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

FOURCHE CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

188

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

26
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.