Fay Ranch Dam
Fay Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Matagorda County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fay Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Fay Ranch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Albert Fay (private). It impounds the Caney Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Matagorda |
| River/Stream | Caney Creek |
| Coordinates | 28.93333, -95.76167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ALBERT FAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01540 |
| Federal ID | TX01540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |