Yellow Rose Ranch Dam 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Yellow Rose Ranch Dam 1, located in Wood County, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam with a primary purpose classified as "Other".


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Summary

Standing at a height of 18.1 feet, this dam provides a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, making it a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. Despite its relatively small surface area of 27 acres, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.

Although Yellow Rose Ranch Dam 1 has not been rated for its condition, it is considered to have a high risk potential, with a Hazard Potential listed as "Not Available". The dam lacks a spillway and features uncontrolled outlet gates, adding to the complexity of its management and maintenance. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and has not undergone a formal risk assessment, its role in water resource management in the area cannot be understated. With no designated emergency action plan in place, ensuring the safety and stability of Yellow Rose Ranch Dam 1 remains a priority for the local community and authorities.

Dam Height

18.1

River Or Stream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

27

Hydraulic Height

18.1

Nid Storage

195

Structural Height

18.1

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

18
       
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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.