101 Ranch Dam No 8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

101 Ranch Dam No 8, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 43.5 feet and a length of 516 feet.


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Summary

Situated on the Harris Branch river, this dam serves a variety of purposes, including providing water storage of up to 320 acre-feet. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 183 feet and two uncontrolled outlets along with one valve.

Although the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment are not currently rated, it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The risk assessment for 101 Ranch Dam No 8 indicates a moderate risk level (3), highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 6.84 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 191 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and mitigating flood risks for the surrounding area.

As a significant structure in the Fort Worth District, 101 Ranch Dam No 8 is overseen by private owners and operates with state regulatory oversight. While its last inspection took place in December 2015, there is a need for continued vigilance and adherence to risk management measures to ensure the long-term integrity and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure.

Dam Length

516

Dam Height

43.5

River Or Stream

HARRIS BRANCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Hydraulic Height

43.5

Drainage Area

6.84

Nid Storage

320

Structural Height

43.5

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 2, Valve - 1

Hazard Potential

Not Available

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

44
       
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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.