101 Ranch Dam No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

101 Ranch Dam No 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Palo Pinto, Texas, along the Wolf Branch.


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Summary

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
       
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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.