Tom Gerald Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Randall County, Texas, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 2,310 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Tom Gerald Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tom Gerald 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 Tom Gerald III (private). It impounds the Tr-negro Arroyo near Canyon.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 278 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Randall |
| Nearest City | Canyon |
| River/Stream | Tr-negro Arroyo |
| Coordinates | 35.06214, -102.05754 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37,807 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tom Gerald III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03586 |
| Federal ID | TX03586 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |