C Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Harrison County, Texas, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,320 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About C Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of C 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 Thomas Cadenhead (private). It impounds the Quapaw Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,320 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harrison |
| River/Stream | Quapaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 32.41636, -94.28699 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Thomas Cadenhead |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03559 |
| Federal ID | TX03559 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |