Rannefeld Dam, located in Montgomery County, Texas, is a privately owned structure designed by Garret Engineering and completed in 1994.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a length of 1100 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a normal storage of 26 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves for purposes other than flood control or water supply, and its spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 128 feet.
The dam, situated on the TR-Decker Branch river/stream, is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment in September 2016 rating its condition as fair. The risk assessment for Rannefeld Dam is moderate, with a hazard potential that is not available. Emergency action plans and inundation maps for the dam are not currently prepared, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in the event of a dam failure.
Years Modified |
1995 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DECKER BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.54 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 5 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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