101 Ranch Dam No.
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6, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a private earth dam completed in 2007 on an unnamed tributary of Mill Branch. This dam serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other," with a normal storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 458 acre-feet. The dam has a structural height of 39.4 feet and a length of 767 feet, with a spillway width of 57 feet.
The dam features slide (sluice gate) and uncontrolled outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second. Despite not being regulated by the state, the dam undergoes regular inspections, with the last recorded inspection in December 2015. The overall condition of the dam is currently not rated, and it is classified as having a moderate hazard potential.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find 101 Ranch Dam No. 6's design and operational details fascinating, as it provides insights into the management of water resources in Texas and the importance of maintaining infrastructure to mitigate potential risks associated with dam failure.
Year Completed |
2007 |
Dam Length |
767 |
Dam Height |
39.4 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIBUTARY MILL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
39.4 |
Drainage Area |
1.7 |
Nid Storage |
458 |
Structural Height |
39.4 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
39 |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
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50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
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115cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
27cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford
|
2cfs |
| 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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