Edwards Ranch Lake No 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Clay County, Texas, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 480 ft long. 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 Edwards Ranch Lake No 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Edwards Ranch Lake No 1 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 Bryant Edwards Estate (private). It impounds the Tr-east Fork Little Wichita R near Terral.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Clay |
| Nearest City | Terral |
| River/Stream | Tr-east Fork Little Wichita R |
| Coordinates | 33.85207, -98.06699 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bryant Edwards Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX04668 |
| Federal ID | TX04668 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |