RIPS LAKE DAM - TX03169-2830
Dam Name: RIPS LAKE DAM
State: TX
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/22/1967
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: Overtopping
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Incident IDTX03169-2830
Incident DescriptionOVERTOPPED
Named Hydrologic Event
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)S
EAPNR
Dam Height11 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)106.00
Surface Area (acres)15.00
Year Completed1968
NID NumberTX03169
River NameOAK HOLLOW
Latitude28.9694
Longitude-98.4431
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)N
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Information SourcesTX DEQ
