101 Ranch Dam No 1 is a privately owned structure located in Palo Pinto, Texas, along the Harris Branch river.
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Completed in 2012, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 65 feet and has a length of 2818 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 2340 acre-feet. The dam serves various purposes, including flood control and water storage, with a normal storage capacity of 1963 acre-feet and a surface area of 83 acres.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 284 feet and outlet gates including a slide gate and two uncontrolled gates. The structure has been regulated and inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with the last inspection conducted in December 2015. While the dam's hazard potential is not available, its risk assessment is categorized as moderate (3), indicating a certain level of risk that requires management measures.
Overall, 101 Ranch Dam No 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing protection against floods and storing water for various uses. With its strategic location and design features, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for maintaining water security and climate resilience in Palo Pinto, Texas.
Year Completed |
2012 |
Dam Length |
2818 |
Dam Height |
65 |
River Or Stream |
HARRIS BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
83 |
Hydraulic Height |
65 |
Drainage Area |
3.75 |
Nid Storage |
2340 |
Structural Height |
65 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
65 |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
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50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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55cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
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28cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
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109cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro
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1cfs |
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