Parramore Ranch Lake Dam
Parramore Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in King County, Texas, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parramore Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parramore 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 Jh Parramore (private). It impounds the Pen Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 480 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 | King |
| River/Stream | Pen Branch |
| Coordinates | 33.41815, -100.24399 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | JH PARRAMORE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX02359 |
| Federal ID | TX02359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |