Stone Ranch Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Stone Ranch Dam, located in Montgomery, Texas, is a private-owned Earth dam that serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 23.7 feet and with a length of 523 feet, this dam on TRIBUTARY LAKE CREEK can store up to 66 acre-feet of water, with a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 3 feet and two uncontrolled outlet gates.

Despite being in fair condition according to the latest assessment in June 2018, Stone Ranch Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular inspections every five years. With a moderate risk level assigned to it, the dam has not had recent updates on its Emergency Action Plan or risk management measures. The dam poses no immediate hazard potential and has not been associated with any incidents in recent years, making it a relatively stable water resource in the area. Fans of water resources and climate enthusiasts may find Stone Ranch Dam an intriguing structure to explore and study.

Dam Length

523

Dam Height

23.7

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY LAKE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

23.7

Nid Storage

66

Structural Height

23.7

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

24
       
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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.