Paul Young Ranch Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Paul Young Ranch Lake Dam, located in Webb County, Texas, is a privately owned structure along TR-Chacon Creek, designed for fire protection, stock, or as a small fish pond.


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Summary

Completed in 1938, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet with a structural height of 17 feet and a length of 960 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a normal storage of 39 acre-feet, serving as a crucial resource for the surrounding area.

The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 86 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite being constructed in 1938, it underwent a structural modification in 1975. The dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last inspection conducted in February 2016. The overall risk assessment categorizes the dam as having a moderate risk level.

With its strategic location and functional design, Paul Young Ranch Lake Dam plays a significant role in providing water resources for fire protection, livestock, and recreational purposes. It stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and serves as a vital component of the water infrastructure in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like this dam are essential for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

Years Modified

1975 - Structural

Year Completed

1938

Dam Length

960

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-CHACON CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

0.53

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

17

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

17
       
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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.