101 Ranch Dam No 7, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2006.
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This dam, standing at a height of 37.3 feet, serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other," with a storage capacity of 252 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the Mill Branch river or stream, covers a drainage area of 1.22 square miles and has a spillway width of 205 feet.
Despite being privately owned, 101 Ranch Dam No 7 is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its compliance with regulations and safety standards. The dam features a spillway type classified as "Uncontrolled" and is equipped with slide and uncontrolled outlet gates. While its hazard potential is labeled as "Not Available," the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a level 3 ranking in terms of potential risks.
With its strategic location and essential role in water resource management, 101 Ranch Dam No 7 stands as a critical infrastructure within the region. Its construction and design by unknown entities showcase the collaboration between private owners and state regulatory agencies to ensure the safety and efficiency of water management systems in the area. This dam not only provides vital storage capacity but also contributes to the overall environmental resilience and climate adaptation efforts in the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
2006 |
Dam Length |
1072 |
Dam Height |
37.3 |
River Or Stream |
MILL BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Hydraulic Height |
37.3 |
Drainage Area |
1.22 |
Nid Storage |
252 |
Structural Height |
37.3 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
37 |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
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58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
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115cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
27cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
|
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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