Ring Lake Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Kiel Lake Dam Avery Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Ring Lake Dam, located in Fayette, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed for water supply purposes on TR-BIG FIVEMILE CREEK.
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Summary
Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 1652 feet, with a storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Despite being regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and meeting state inspection and enforcement requirements, the dam's hazard potential is listed as "Not Available" with a high risk assessment rating.
While the dam lacks a spillway, it is equipped with one outlet gate. The last inspection date was in 1979, suggesting a need for more recent assessments to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety. Despite its age, Ring Lake Dam remains a key water resource infrastructure in the region, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks associated with aging infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ring Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned water supply dam in Texas with a high-risk assessment rating and limited recent inspection data.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
1652 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BIG FIVEMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
216 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Ring Lake Dam