Rampy Lake Dam
Rampy Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rampy Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rampy Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cliff Rampy (private). It impounds the Tr-stewart Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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 04/07/2005. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Tr-stewart Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.39095, -95.67679 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLIFF RAMPY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2005 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX00116 |
| Federal ID | TX00116 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |