Hi View Ranch Lake Dam
Hi View Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Ellis County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hi View Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hi View Ranch Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ah Meadows (private). It impounds the Tr-south Prong Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/05/1974. That was over 51 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Ellis |
| River/Stream | Tr-south Prong Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.40792, -96.97955 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AH MEADOWS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/1974 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01278 |
| Federal ID | TX01278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |