Double D Ranch Lake Dam
Double D Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bastrop County, Texas, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Double D Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Double D Ranch Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dan Duncan (private). It impounds the Valentine Wash.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,163 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 05/21/1981. That was over 44 years ago.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| River/Stream | Valentine Wash |
| Coordinates | 29.86874, -97.29094 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 427 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,520 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAN DUNCAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/1981 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04628 |
| Federal ID | TX04628 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |