Ring Lake Dam
Ring Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Fayette County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ring Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Ring 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 Greg Ring (private). It impounds the Tr-big Fivemile Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,652 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 05/17/1979. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Fayette |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Fivemile Creek |
| Coordinates | 29.69534, -97.11698 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,652 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GREG RING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/1979 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01893 |
| Federal ID | TX01893 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |