Paddock Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Paddock Lake Dam, located in Denton, Texas, was completed in 1964 and stands at a height of 26 feet, with a length of 765 feet.


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Summary

This privately owned Earth dam, primarily used for recreation, impounds the Ranger Branch stream, creating a surface area of 45.9 acres and a storage capacity of 510 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, indicating a lack of recent inspection data.

The dam lacks a spillway and poses a high risk according to a rating of 2 on the hazard potential scale. Its hazard potential and risk management measures have not been fully assessed or documented. The lack of available information on its emergency action plan and inundation maps raises concerns about the dam's readiness for potential emergencies. With its location and critical role in water resource management, stakeholders and enthusiasts in the water and climate sectors may find interest in advocating for improved safety measures and monitoring for Paddock Lake Dam.

Year Completed

1964

Dam Length

765

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

RANGER BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

45.9

Hydraulic Height

26

Nid Storage

510

Structural Height

26

Outlet Gates

None - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

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.