Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam
Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Johnson County, Texas, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam
The primary purpose of Buck Ranch Lake No 4 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dan Parker (private). It impounds the Tr-n Fork Chambers Creek near Maypearl.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 09/16/1970. That was over 55 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Johnson |
| Nearest City | Maypearl |
| River/Stream | Tr-n Fork Chambers Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.31451, -97.10220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAN PARKER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/1970 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04336 |
| Federal ID | TX04336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |