101 Ranch Dam No 9, located in Palo Pinto, Texas, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose classified as "Other." This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 52.8 feet and was completed in 2009.
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With a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, the dam serves to regulate water flow within its 0.82 square mile drainage area.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, including a slide and two uncontrolled gates. Despite its moderate hazard potential, the condition assessment of 101 Ranch Dam No 9 is listed as "Not Rated." The last inspection took place in December 2015, and the risk assessment for the dam is categorized as moderate, with no specific risk management measures listed.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the design and operational details of 101 Ranch Dam No 9 intriguing, as it plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region. The dam's location, structural specifications, and risk assessment highlight the importance of monitoring and maintaining such infrastructure to ensure the safety and efficiency of water resource management in the area.
Year Completed |
2009 |
Dam Length |
387 |
Dam Height |
52.8 |
River Or Stream |
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Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
52.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.82 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Structural Height |
52.8 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
53 |
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
|
50cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
|
58cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
|
27cfs |
Big Sandy Ck Abv Breckenridge
|
0cfs |
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
|
115cfs |
Hubbard Ck Bl Albany
|
0cfs |
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Morning Star
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Sturgis Guest Cabins
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Crows Point
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Skull Ridge
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Breezy Point
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Hooten Hollow
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