The Ranch Marsh Dam
The Ranch Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Potter County, Texas, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About The Ranch Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of The Ranch Marsh Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ranch Marsh (private). It impounds the Tecovas Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, 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 02/08/1977. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Potter |
| River/Stream | Tecovas Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.37618, -102.03463 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RANCH MARSH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/1977 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX03926 |
| Federal ID | TX03926 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |