Ramey Lake Dam
Ramey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harris County, Texas, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ramey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ramey Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. It impounds the Off Ch-cypress Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 10,530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 02/03/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-cypress Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.95759, -95.78061 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 314 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05858 |
| Federal ID | TX05858 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |