Waddell Ranch Dam No 3
Waddell Ranch Dam No 3 is an earth dam located in Palo Pinto County, Texas, built in 1975. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Waddell Ranch Dam No 3
The primary purpose of Waddell Ranch Dam No 3 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Earl Waddell Inc (private). It impounds the Joes Creek near Brazos.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 613 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 488 acre-feet. Completed in 1975, 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 09/22/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Palo Pinto |
| Nearest City | Brazos |
| River/Stream | Joes Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.61435, -98.28297 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 613 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 488 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 488 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5,850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | EARL WADDELL INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04443 |
| Federal ID | TX04443 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |