Circle K Dam No 2
Key Takeaway
Circle K Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Texas. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 25.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | TX03337 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
H RESOURCES LIQUIDATING INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Circle K Dam No 2?
Circle K Dam No 2 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 Circle K Dam No 2?
Circle K Dam No 2 is owned by H RESOURCES LIQUIDATING INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Circle K Dam No 2 built?
Circle K Dam No 2 was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Circle K Dam No 2?
Circle K Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Circle K Dam No 2?
Circle K Dam No 2 has a dam height of 18 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.
When was Circle K Dam No 2 last inspected?
Circle K Dam No 2 was last inspected on July 1, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.