Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam, located in Van Zandt County, Texas, was completed in 2003 and stands at a height of 28 feet with a hydraulic height of 27 feet.
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This private dam, owned and regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam is an earth structure with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway that is 78 feet wide.
With a storage capacity of 769 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 41 acres, Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. The dam spans 1490 feet across Cow Creek and has a drainage area of 1.31 square miles. Despite being assessed as in fair condition as of June 2014, the dam holds a moderate risk rating of 3 and undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and structural integrity.
As a significant feature in the Fort Worth District, Paradise Valley Ranch Lake Dam provides both recreational opportunities and essential water resource management functions for the local community. Its presence on Cow Creek contributes to the overall ecosystem health and serves as a testament to the careful balance between human development and environmental stewardship in the region.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
1490 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
COW CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
41 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
1.31 |
Nid Storage |
769 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Sabine Rv Nr Mineola
|
64cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Hawkins
|
208cfs |
Lake Fork Ck Nr Quitman
|
17cfs |
Cedar Ck Nr Kemp
|
12cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Nr Big Sandy
|
91cfs |
Neches Rv Nr Neches
|
337cfs |