101 Ranch Dam No 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

101 Ranch Dam No 1 is a privately owned structure located in Palo Pinto, Texas, along the Harris Branch river.


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Summary

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
       
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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.