101 Ranch Dam No 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Palo Pinto, Texas, along the Wolf Branch.
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Completed in 2003, this dam stands at a height of 46.9 feet and has a length of 1284 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1313 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 1069 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, covering a surface area of 64 acres and serving a drainage area of 4.93 square miles.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 250 feet to manage excess water flow and has two uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its moderate hazard potential and lack of a current condition assessment rating, the dam has been regularly inspected by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The risk assessment for this dam is rated as moderate, indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the surrounding community.
With its significant storage capacity and strategic location along the Wolf Branch, 101 Ranch Dam No 2 serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Palo Pinto, Texas. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the proper maintenance and monitoring of dams like this one are essential to safeguarding against potential hazards and ensuring a sustainable water supply for the region.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
1284 |
Dam Height |
46.9 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
64 |
Hydraulic Height |
46.9 |
Drainage Area |
4.93 |
Nid Storage |
1313 |
Structural Height |
46.9 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
47 |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
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50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
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27cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
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115cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv Nr Jacksboro
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1cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
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0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sturgis Guest Cabins
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Morning Star
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Crows Point
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Skull Ridge
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Hooten Hollow
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Echo Valley
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