Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam

OFF CHANNEL LITTLE IRON ORE CREEK· San Augustine, Texas· Built 2013· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 33.5% in TX)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed2013 (13 years old)
NID IDTX07502

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

RONNIE BORDERS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam?

Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam?

Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam is owned by RONNIE BORDERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam built?

Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam was completed in 2013, making it 13 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam?

Borders Reservoir No 2 Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.