Raggedy Ann Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Foard County, Texas, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,110 ft long, taller than 65% 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 Raggedy Ann Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Raggedy Ann Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ray Aydelott (private). It impounds the Raggedy Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet. Completed in 1926, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/1981. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Foard |
| River/Stream | Raggedy Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.01275, -99.75910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ray Aydelott |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03709 |
| Federal ID | TX03709 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |