River Ranch Lake Dam
River Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Goliad County, Texas, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About River Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of River Ranch Lake Dam 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 River Ranch Lake Dam (private). It impounds the Tr-san Antonio River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 423 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, 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 | Goliad |
| River/Stream | Tr-san Antonio River |
| Coordinates | 28.60951, -97.26459 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 423 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RIVER RANCH LAKE DAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06013 |
| Federal ID | TX06013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |