Boot Ranch Dam 1441, located in Gillespie County, Texas, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes on Palo Alto Creek.
The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 240 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 93 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 6 acres and serves a drainage area of 4 square miles.
Constructed with a buttress core type and an uncontrolled spillway, Boot Ranch Dam 1441 has two uncontrolled outlet gates. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, has undergone modifications in 2007. Despite being state regulated, it has not been rated for condition assessment and is classified with a moderate risk level (3). The last inspection was conducted in November 2010, with a frequency of every 5 years, reflecting the commitment to maintaining the dam's safety and functionality for the surrounding community and agricultural operations.
Wind
Humidity
Years Modified |
2007 - Other |
Dam Length |
240 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
PALO ALTO CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
4 |
Nid Storage |
123 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
Pedernales Rv Nr Fredericksburg
|
3cfs |
Beaver Ck Nr Mason
|
4cfs |
Llano Rv Nr Mason
|
89cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Comfort
|
64cfs |
Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville
|
110cfs |
Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville
|
47cfs |