Rannefeld Dam
Rannefeld Dam is an earth dam located in Montgomery County, Texas, built in 1994. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Rannefeld Dam
Rannefeld Dam is a dam in Montgomery, Texas. The dam is owned by David Rannefeld;elgin Rannefeld (private). It impounds the Tr-decker Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/02/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Texas dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| River/Stream | Tr-decker Branch |
| Coordinates | 30.14966, -95.69657 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,343 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | DAVID RANNEFELD;ELGIN RANNEFELD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX06922 |
| Federal ID | TX06922 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |