Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam

TR-ELM CREEK· Maverick, Texas· Built 1974· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 15.4% in TX)
Dam Length1,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage282 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDTX05321

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

JK BURR ESTATE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam?

Burr Estate Lake 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 Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam?

Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam is owned by JK BURR ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam built?

Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam?

Burr Estate Lake No 2 Dam has a dam height of 15 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.