Lake Ransom Canyon Dam
Lake Ransom Canyon Dam is an earth dam located in Lubbock County, Texas, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Ransom Canyon Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Ransom Canyon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Ransom Canyon (local government). It impounds the N Fk Double Mtn Fk Brazos Rvr.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,128 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,620 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 239 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2024.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| River/Stream | N Fk Double Mtn Fk Brazos Rvr |
| Coordinates | 33.52446, -101.67814 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,128 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 239 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF RANSOM CANYON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04028 |
| Federal ID | TX04028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |