New Horizons Ranch Lake Dam
New Horizons Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Mills County, Texas, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New Horizons Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of New Horizons 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 New Horizons Ranch And Center Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-pecan Bayou.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 | Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-pecan Bayou |
| Coordinates | 31.48329, -98.70746 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NEW HORIZONS RANCH AND CENTER INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06308 |
| Federal ID | TX06308 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |