Ringling Lake Dam, located in Eastland, Texas, was completed in 1922 and stands at a height of 18 feet, with a length of 1000 feet.
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The dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply, and is primarily owned and regulated by the local government. The dam is situated on the TR-North Fork Leon River and has a drainage area of 3.5 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 575 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, the dam's structural integrity has been deemed unsatisfactory, with an inspection frequency of every two years. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 25 feet. The dam poses a moderate risk, with a hazard potential that is not available. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, the overall condition assessment raises concerns about its safety and long-term viability. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Ringling Lake Dam an intriguing case study in the ongoing challenges of maintaining aging infrastructure in the face of evolving regulatory standards and environmental considerations.
Year Completed |
1922 |
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-NORTH FORK LEON RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
3.5 |
Nid Storage |
272 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
18 |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Deep Ck At Moran
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Sabana Rv Nr De Leon
|
0cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |
Copperas Ck At Fm 2247 Nr Comanche
|
3cfs |