Boot Ranch Dam 1441
Boot Ranch Dam 1441 is an earth dam located in Gillespie County, Texas. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Boot Ranch Dam 1441
The primary purpose of Boot Ranch Dam 1441 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tx 77 Boot Ranch Circle Llc (private). It impounds the Palo Alto Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/04/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Gillespie |
| River/Stream | Palo Alto Creek |
| Coordinates | 30.34740, -98.87530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TX 77 BOOT RANCH CIRCLE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX07201 |
| Federal ID | TX07201 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |