Ruff Dam
Ruff Dam is an earth dam located in Grayson County, Texas, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ruff Dam
The primary purpose of Ruff Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arthur Ruff (private). It impounds the Tr-rock Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 438 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Grayson |
| River/Stream | Tr-rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.84333, -96.90667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 438 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ARTHUR RUFF |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06266 |
| Federal ID | TX06266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |