Woodland Ranch Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Woodland Ranch Lake Dam, located in Gladewater, Texas, is a private dam with a primary purpose designated as 'Other'.


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Summary

The dam, rebuilt after a breach in 2010 by designer Joe Carr, stands at a height of 15.7 feet and spans a length of 700 feet. It is an earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation, overlooking an unnamed tributary with a drainage area of 0.62 square miles. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 51 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1085 cubic feet per second.

Despite being privately owned, Woodland Ranch Lake Dam is subject to state permitting and inspection, with the last inspection conducted in May 2012. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 81 feet and is equipped with two uncontrolled outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 out of 5, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain unspecified. While not under federal ownership or regulation, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, highlighting the importance of private infrastructure in addressing climate challenges.

Years Modified

2012 - Other

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

15.7

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

11.5

Hydraulic Height

15.7

Drainage Area

0.62

Nid Storage

99

Structural Height

15.7

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

16
       
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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.