Pyramid Ranch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Freestone County, Texas, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 1,280 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 Pyramid Ranch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pyramid Ranch Lake 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 Pyramid Land and Cattle Co (private). It impounds the Tr-tehuacana Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 785 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 02/16/1983. That was over 43 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Freestone |
| River/Stream | Tr-tehuacana Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.85610, -96.21092 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 539 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 6,640 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Pyramid Land and Cattle Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/1983 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX05848 |
| Federal ID | TX05848 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |